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Celtic: BRITAIN. Regini-Atrebates. Tincomarus (ca. 25 BC-AD 10). AV quarter-stater (10mm, 1.15 gm, 6h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5....
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Lustrous Celtic Gold
BRITAIN. Regini-Atrebates. Tincomarus (ca. 25 BC-AD 10). AV
quarter-stater (10mm, 1.15 gm, 6h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. TINC,
legend in relief on corded tablet; C above, A below / Head of
Medusa facing, wings on brow. Van Arsdell 378. ABC 1076. Lustrous
surfaces on an eye-catching caramel-colored flan.From The Merrill A. Gibson Collection of Ancient Coins. Ex Goldberg, Auction 65 (6 September 2011), lot 4003; Leu Numismatics, Auction 79 (31 October 2000), lot 7; Apollo Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included.
According to Van Arsdell, the coinage of Celtic Britain after the Gallic Wars was debased with silver and copper, resulting in an alloy that was closer to modern-day 10k gold. Its distinctive reddish hue can be attributed to the higher copper content.
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2025 September 21 The Merrill A. Gibson Collection of Ancient Coins Showcase Auction #61519 (go to Auction Home page)
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