Ancient British Hoards

Roman Republican Coinage, Lucius Axsius Lucii Filius Naso, Denarius, Rome, 71 BC, nas[–] s c below young head of Mars right, wearing crested helmet with plume either side, xi control mark behind, rev. [–] axsivs [–] in exergue below Diana in biga of stags galloping right, holding sceptre in right hand and reins in left, dog under chariot and two more behind, all running right, xi control mark behind, 3.69g/6h (Ghey 215, this coin; Craw. 400/1b; BMCRR –, obverse control mark not listed; RSC Axia 2). Banker’s mark to obverse, otherwise fine and rare £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 442