Lot 137: [Celtic]. Lot of two AR staters of the Durotriges. Both coins ex Isle of Wight hoard, 2005. 
AUCTION: ACCG 3rd Annual Benefit Auction (Auction 253)
- Sold Winning Bid: $175
- 5 Bid(s)
[Celtic]. Lot of two AR staters of the Durotriges. Both coins: Britain, Durotriges. Uninscribed. Ca. 65 B.C.-A.D. 45 AR stater (19 mm, 5.30 g, 3 h). Durotrigan E, Abstract (Cranborne Chase) type. Devolved head of Apollo right / Disjointed horse left; pellets above, pellet below, pellet in lozenge above tail, zigzag and pellet pattern between two parallel exergue lines. Van Arsdell 1235-1; SCBC 366. Nearly VF, leeched metal and corroded surfaces.
Both coins ex Isle of Wight hoard, 2005.
The Isle of Wight hoard was discovered by metal detectorists near the town of Brighstone on 19 October 2005. Consisting of 967 Durotrigan silver staters, most of the hoard were of the Cranborne Chase type (Van Arsdell 1235-1). All of the coins were recorded and photographed by the British Museum before being returned to the finders and landowner, and many have gone to market since. For additional information regarding this important hoard, see Coin News, February 2006, p. 32.
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Donated by: Ancient Imports
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 137
- Listing #: 182510
- Closed: Thursday, October 7, 2010 9:32:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $100