CNG 103, Lot: 1148. Estimate $750. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CELTIC, Trinovantes & Catuvellauni. Cunobelin. Circa AD 8-41. AV Quarter Stater (10.5mm, 1.31 g, 2h). Cunobelinus Linear (Trinovantian U) type. Grain ear; CA M[V] flanking / Horse right; [branch above], CVN below. Van Arsdell 1927-1; ABC 2810; SCBC 292. EF, toned. Possibly a contemporary imitation.

Certain stylistic elements of this coin are unusual for the series, such as the grains in the ear being composed of perfect dots and the crude engraving of the letters. While the weight and fabric are consistent with the official issues, these stylistic elements suggest that the coin is an imitation. That said, the style of the letter is reminiscent of the ‘biga’ gold stater issue, so perhaps this may also be part of a heretofore unrecognized variety.