Lot 4664

Description

Ancient British, North Thames Region, Tasciovanos, Inscribed coins, Tasciovanos Muzzles type, (c.25 B.C.-10 A.D.), silver unit, (1.02 g), obv. crossed wreaths with back-to-back crescents at centre, teardrops and horse muzzles in opposite angles, rev. horse leaping left, [T]ASCI below, (S.229, ABC 2607, Van A -, NT 7, BMC 1656-7, M -). Lightly toned, large flan for issue, clear muzzles and teardrops, nice horse, extremely fine and extremely rare.

Private purchase from Chris Rudd, list 146, #48.



Only 13 other pieces of this type are recorded with two in the British Museum.



Chris Rudd notes that this is the finest example he has handled.