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1904 Kilkenny Hurling LeagueMedal: G.A.A.: Co. Kilkenny, 1904, an attractive circular silver Medal, the obverse in Celtic design and engraved central harp, the reverse engraved "K.H.L. (Kilkenny Hurling League) Confederation H.C. 1904," hall marked H. & H. (Hopkins & Hopkins), Scarce; together with a silver Fob Watch and link Chain. (3)* Confederation G.A.A. was an amalgamation of all Kilkenny City Clubs who joined forces to represent the county in the All-Ireland Series. In 1904 Kilkenny won their first All-Ireland Title, with Mooncoin representing the Cats. Confederation G.A.A. no longer exists in the Kilkenny Club Championship.

Harbison (Peter) The Axes of the Early Bronze Age in Ireland, also The Daggers and Halberds of the Early Bronze Age in Ireland, 2 vols. sm. folio Munich 1969, illus., d.w.'s; Jope (E.M.) Early Celtic Art in the British isles, 2 vols. folio Oxford 2000, illus. cloth & d.w.'s; Koehler (W.R.W.) Medieval Studies in memory of A. Kingsley Porter, 2 vols. N.Y. 1969; Twohig (Eliz. Shea) The Megalithic Art of Western Europe, 4to Oxford 1981; & others sim. As a box lot, good. (1)

The Philip Shanahan G.A.A. Medal CollectionMedals: G.A.A., Hurling Medals [Mr. Philip Shanahan], an impressive and unique collection of Sporting Medals awarded in Hurling to include:1.The All-Ireland Hurling Medal Group - (Three in a Row - Tipperary)(A)A 1949, All-Ireland Medal·The obverse depicting a Celtic Cross and Harp overlay and "Eire" inscribed.(B)A 1950, All-Ireland Medal·The obverse depicting a Celtic Cross and Harp overlay and "Eire" inscribed.(C)A 1951, All-Ireland Medal·The obverse depicting a Celtic Cross and Harp overlay and "Eire" inscribed.Each reverse inscribed 'Craobh Iomana na h'Eireann' [1949, 1950 & 1951] & "T-Arann" (Tipperary), each medal hallmarked 9ct gold and by J.M. (John Miller), Duke Street, Dublin.2.The Provincial Munster Medal Group(A)A 1946 Munster Minor Title·The obverse inscribed "Craobh na Mumhan" with the blue enamel provincial crest overlay.(B)Three in a Row Senior Munster Titles·A 1949, Munster Senior Title·A 1950 Munster Senior Title·A 1951, Munster Senior Title(All with obverse inscribed "Craobh na Mumhan" with the blue enamel provincial crest overlay)Each reverse similarly inscribed "Iomaint Sinsear / Mionur 1946 / 1949/ 1950 / 1951, "T'Arann (Tipperary)" each medal hallmarked 9ct gold, and by J.M. (John Miller), Duke Street.3.The National Hurling League Collection(A)A 1948 / 1949 National Hurling League Title·The obverse in Celtic Cross style with pierced centre with a central overlay depicting various Irish motifs, surrounded by the four provincial arms.(B)A 1949 / 1950 National Hurling League Title(C)A 1951 / 1952 National Hurling League Title(D)A 1956/1957 National Hurling League Title(All with obverse in Celtic Cross style with pierced centre with a central overlay depicting various Irish motifs, surrounded by the four provincial arms. Each reverse inscribed "An Connradh Naisiunta Iomana [1948/1949] / [1949/1950] / [1951 / 1952] / [1956 / 1957], "T'Arann' Tipperary, each medal hallmarked J.M. (John Murray) and 9ct gold.4.The Railway Cup Medal Group - Four in a row for Munster Province(A)A 1950, Railway Cup Medal·The obverse in a shield shape form, inscribed "Inter-provincial Hurling Championship," the centre with a colourful enamel overlay of the four Provincial arms and surmounted by crossed hurls.(B)A 1951 Railway Cup Medal(C)A 1952 Railway Cup Medal(D)A 1953 Railway Cup Medal(All with obverse in a shield shape form inscribed "Inter-provincial Hurling Championship" the centre with a colourful enamel overlay of the four Provincial arms and surmounted by crossed hurls.Each medal inscribed on reverse "Mumhan / Mumha do Bhuaidh", by H. & H. Hopkins & Hopkins], each hall marked 9ct gold.5.The Toomevara (Tipperary) Club GroupThe Group comprises of six Medals for North Tipperary & Tipperary County Club competitions.Mostly with the Celtic Cross design with gold overlay depicting "Thomas McDonagh", the other displaying the Bishopric Arms.Each of the medals inscribed on reverse,"Toomevara" etc., all silver by J.M. (John Murrary), Duke Street Dublin.A good collection of Club Medals.Phil Shanahan (1928-2012) started his GAA journey with the Tipperary minors, and achieved success in the 1946 season, claiming a Munster title, with Shanahan scoring the winning goal before elevating to the senior ranks. Here he gained great recognition and success as an All Ireland and Munster senior hurling hero with Tipperary in the three in a row victories of 1949, 50 and 51. He also played senior hurling with Dublin in 1954 and 55. He also won 4 National Hurling League medals in 1949, 1950, 1952 and 1957 and 4 Railway Cup medals in 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953 with Tipperary. He won a county senior hurling medal in 1960 with Toomevara and is regarded as being one of hurling’s finest midfielders. He also had an involvement with Portlaoise GAA club, where he helped the club to five championship football titles between 1966 and 1971, he also managed Killenaule GAA club in the 1980s, after his retirement from Esso Teoranta. A Magnificent collection from one Tipperary’s greatest hurler. He is regarded by the GAA and supporters alike as one of the game’s finest mid-fielders.

Heaney (Seamus) Manuscript - Celtic Art: An Introduction, Ian Finaly, Faber 7.50 Single foolscap page, a hand written critique by Heaney of the above volume. Also part of a typed critique by Heaney of another book, 2pp; and 2 postcards from Seamus Heaney to Kieran Sheeedy, one from America re documentary on John Field, Composer, and another concerning documentary about the troubled first production of O'Casey's play 'the Plough and the Stars' in 1926. Also included is a Proof Copy of Patrick Piggott's book The Life and Music of John Field, 1782 - 1837, As a lot, w.a.f.Provenance: Mr. Kieran Sheedy. In the early 1970's Seamus Heaney presented an R.T.E. radio book programme 'Imprint' which was produced by K. Sheedy. They also broadcast a few radio documentaries, together, including one on composer John Field. To the Present Vendor. Unusual lot. (1)

The Book of KellsFacsimile - Verlag, Luzern, Publishers: The Book of Kells, The Most precious illuminated manuscript of the early middle ages, now reproduced, The First and Only complete Fine Art Facsimile Edition, published by Authority of the Board of Trinity College, Dublin, lg. thick 4to, Luzern 1990, Ltd. Edn. 714 (1480) in fine tanned leather over wooden boards, in specially created presentation box, the embossed surface with blind and gilt tooled Celtic decoration and silver and brass mounts; together with the commentary vol., with illus., leather bodied cloth. a wonderful opportunity to acquire a complete facsimile of one of the world's greatest art treasurers. (2)

Medal, G.A.A., Co. Cork Hurling 1971. An attractive circular and pierced silver medal, in the Celtic design with crossed hurls, surmounted by a sliothar, the bottom inscribed Musgraide, the reverse Iomaint Fe 21, 1971, by W. Egan, Cork. Fine. (1)

Medal: G.A.A. (Munster - Hurling)- 1928-29, a miniature 9ct gold circular medal, the obverse with typical celtic design and pierced centre, inscribed "C.G. na Gcleas - Craobh na Mumhan", the reverse inscribed "28-29, Iomaindeacht na Sinnsear, do Buaidh", hallmarked M.R. (Cork), Scarce.·Issued to the members of the victorious Cork Team who beat both Clare in 1928 (replayed) and Waterford in 1929.

Medal: Boxing, a circular silver Medal, the obverse with Celtic design and Provincial Arms, the centre with a depiction of two fighters, the reverse inscribed "Curragh V. Phoenix (Monaghan) 1923 - Tom Markey," hall marked. (1)

Signed by the AuthorBox: Mac Neill (Eoin) Celtic Ireland, D. 1921. Inscribed Pres. Copy from author to his wife 'Dec. 1921'; Hayes - Mc Coy (G.A.) Scots Mercenary Forces in Ireland (1565 - 1603), D. 1937; Gilbert (J.T.) History of the Viceroys of Ireland, D. 1865; Butler (Rev. R.)ed. The Annals of Ireland by Clyn & Dowling, 4to D. 1849; O'Donovan (J.) The Book of Rights, D. 1847; Father John; or Cromwell in Ireland, by S.E.A., L. 1842; De Paor (L.) On the Easter Proclamation, D. 1997. Signed Pres. Copy to John Bradley; & others of Irish interest, some on Irish Saints etc. As a box, w.a.f. (1)

Medal: Athletics (Munster) a silver Celtic Cross design Medal, with pierced centre and a circular coat of arms, the obverse inscribed "Munster N.A.C.A.I. -C'ship 1946" the reverse inscribed "16lbs Hammer 2nd," hallmarked "J.T.". (1)

Boxing: [European Championships 1939] a bronze shield shaped Medal, the obverse with Celtic design and enamel decorated Provincial arms, inscribed "European Championships, Dublin 1939," mounted on an oak plaque, scarce.* Recipient was Dick Hearns, Manger of the Irish Boxing Team, this competition was the first to take place at the newly built National Stadium.** Proceeds will go to the Dick Hearns Fitness and Training Centre, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Celtic Gold Quarter Stater Cunobelin, Elassic Type, circa AD20 - AD43, S296 Mint Camulodurnum (Colchester)

Celtic Gold Stater, South Ferriby Type, Corieltauvi Laureate head, rev disjointed horse, S390, AVF

KING ARTHUR (2004) - Hero Excalibur Sword and Scabbard The fabled sword Excalibur from Antoine Fuqua’s action-adventure King Arthur. Roman cavalry officer Artorius Castus (Clive Owen) wieldedhis legendary sword throughout the film in his battles against Cerdic (Stellan Skarsgård) and the rampaging Saxons before taking the name Arthur and becoming leader of the Britons. Made of polished aluminium and resin, the sword features an ornate grip covered in Celtic designs, with notches and blood grooves engraved into the metal blade. The grip is finished in faux-bronze paint with a pearlescent blue device at the pommel. The piece is retained in a leather scabbard, with metal hardware and elaborate leather strapping. The scabbard is carried by a leather and metal sword sling. Well-used during the production, the sword displays moderate wear to the paint finish on the grip, with scratches, notches and damage to the aluminium blade indicating the practical use of the sword in the film’s fight sequences. Dimensions(sheathed): 120 cm x 13 cm x 6 cm (47 ¼" x 5 ¼" x 3 ¼") VAT Status - Margin

A STRAIGHT STEEL BLADED SHORT SWORD, blade length 52 cms with a brass Celtic style decorative handle

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Catuvellauni, Addedomaros (c.45–25 BC), Gold ¼-Stater, 1.36g, cruciform leaves around central pellet within circle, circles in angles, rev horse right, pellet within circle below horse and below tail, ornament above (ABC 2529; VA 1623-1; S 204); Durotriges, Gold ¼-Stater, 1.52g, c.60-50 BC, ‘boat’ with two standing figures(?), rosette of seven pellets to left, rev abstract geometric pattern (ABC 2205; VA 1225; cf S 368). First nearly very fine / very fine, second with some weakness, nearly very fine. (2)

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Gaul, Massalia (c.475-460 BC), Silver Hemiobol, Auriol type, head facing, rev incuse square, 0.54g (SNG Copenhagen 717). Attractive cabinet tone, good very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, East Wiltshire, Silver Unit, 0.91g, c.50-20 BC, head right, wheel to right, rev horse left, ‘feather tail’, large wheel below, other ornaments around (ABC 2128; VA -; BMC 3013/7; cf S 378); Billon Unit, similar, 0.69g (ABC 2131; VA -; BMC 604/5; cf S 378). First good very fine, the second patinated, good fine. (2)

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachms (2), including “mit Philippsreiter” type and “Velemer” type, in imitation of Philip II, Celticized head facing right, rev horseman right; with Billon Tetradrachms (3), “Kapostal” types. Good fine to very fine, the first from a mount. (5)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Gallo-Belgic import A, Bellovaci, Gold ¼-Stater, 1.79g, mid 2nd Century BC, broad flan, devolved Apollo head left, rev crude horse left, disjointed charioteer behind, rosette of pellets below (ABC 31; VA 20-1; S 7). Fine. ex Baldwin’s Auction 49, 26 September 2006, lot 1958

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Gallo-Belgic import E, Ambiani, uniface Gold Stater, 6.31g, c.60-55 BC, blank obverse, rev crude disjointed horse right, crescent and pellet below, disjointed charioteer above, eye-shape behind and in front of face (ABC 16; VA 52-1; S 11). Well centred on a slightly broad flan, good very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Spain (3rd to 1st Century BC), Silver Drachms (5), Oscan (3), Celto-Iberian (2); with Æ issues (18), including Oscan, Gades, Castulo, and Roman Provincial. Generally fine to good very fine. (23)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Corieltauvi, Silver ½-Unit, 0.54g, late 1st Century BC, boar right, large wheel above, large ring behind, rev horse right, large wheel above, field otherwise plain (ABC 1827; VA 862; S 399); another, 0.43g, late 1st Century BC, blank obverse, rev horse right, pellet within ring of pellets above, pellets on left (ABC 1833; VA 879-1; S 400); another, 0.48g, late 1st Century BC, blank obverse, rev horse left, pellet within large beaded ring above, pellets around (cf ABC 1836; cf VA 887-1; cf BMC 3241-2; S 398). Very fine to good very fine. (3)

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachms (2), in imitation of Philip II types, laureate head of Zeus facing right, rev naked youth on horseback, holding a palm and the reins. Good fine to about very fine. (2)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Corieltauvi, Silver Unit, 1.36g, late 1st Century BC, boar right, ‘solar rosette’ above, small S below, pellets in rings around, rev horse left, ‘sun’ above, pellet in ring below (ABC 1779; cf VA 855-3; S 396). Attractive tone, well centred on reverse and of good style, good very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelinus (c. AD 8-41), Silver Unit, 1.10g, CVN in central tablet, rev dog left, pellet within ring above (ABC 2846; VA 1949-1; S 301); another, 1.17g, bust right, CVNO to right, Sphinx seated left, TASCIO to left (ABC 2870; VA 2057-1; S 313); another, 1.15g, head right, CVNOB-ELINI around, rev horse right, crescent above, TASCIO below (ABC 2873; VA 2055-1; S 312). Fine to very fine, first with repair to small section of rim. (3)

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, in imitation of Philip II, Celticized laureate head facing right, rev horseman left, 13.46g, 1h (cf Lanz 446). Struck on a compact flan, as usual for these, good very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Corieltauvi (N E Coast), British I, Gold Stater, 6.12g, late 1st Century BC, devolved Apollo head wreath pattern, rev disjointed horse left, pellets and crescents above, pellet and crescent below horse’s head, pattern in exergue (ABC 1722; VA 804-1; S 29). Some weakness, very fine, rare. Found in Lincolnshire, CCI 05.0527

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, “Zweigarm” type, in imitation of Philip II, Celticized head facing right, rev horseman left, 12.05g, 12h (Lanz 589). Iridescent toning, good very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Regini and Atrebates, Eppillus (c.20 BC - AD 1), Silver Unit, 1.14g, crescent, REX over, CALLE below, ‘rosettes’ at sides, rev eagle flying right, (P)P on left (ABC 1160; VA 415-1; S 99); another, 1.19g, bearded head right, rev lion right, EPP above, COM in exergue (ABC 1166; VA 416-1; S 100). Very fine. (2) first ex DNW auction, September 2006 second CCI 06.0546

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Iceni, Gold ¼-Stater, Snettisham type, 1.05g, c.60-50 BC, devolved Apollo head pattern, rev horse right, pellet below, part of pellets within rings above and below (ABC 1462; VA -; S 429); Gold ¼-Stater, Irstead type, 1.01g, c.60-50 BC, latticed box, wreath at sides, floriate ends, pellet within circle on left, rev horse right, open crescent above, pellet within circle below (ABC 1480; VA -; S 430). Both very fine. (2) first found in Norfolk, March 2004, CCI 04.2403

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Iceni, Silver Unit, 0.99g, late 1st Century BC, large crude head right, rev horse right, wheel and pellet in circle above, pellet below tail (ABC 1537; VA 665-3; S 433); another, 1.06g, large, crude head right, trefoils to right, rev horse right, corded wheel(?) over, diamond shape below (ABC 1567; VA 792-1; S 434); another, 1.25g, wreath pattern, opposing crescents in centre, rev horse right, pellets above and below tail, ‘wheel’ below (ABC 1588; VA 679-1; S 435); another, 0.78g, wreath pattern, opposing crescents in centre, rev horse left, wheel above, pellet in circle below (ABC 1591; VA 675-1; S 435). About fine to very fine (4)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Regini and Atrebates, Tincomarus (c.25 BC - AD 10), Gold Stater, 5.11g, COM F in square tablet on plain field, rev horseman right holding spear(?), TIN below, pellet below tail (ABC 1067; VA 385-1; S 76); Gold ¼-Stater, 1.17g, TIN on square tablet, rev boar running left, two pellets(?) below (ABC 1079; VA 379-1; S 78). First weakly struck, fine / very fine, second very fine. (2) first ex Sotheby’s, June 1919, with old ticket, CCI 04.24577 second ex DNW auction, March 2007

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelinus (c. AD 8-41), Gold Stater, wild type, 5.34g, corn ear without central stalk dividing CA-MV, rev horse right, star and branch above, pellet in circle and CVNO below (ABC 2783; VA 1933-3; S 283). About very fine. found in Sittingbourne, Kent, c.1930s/1940s, CCI 04.2602

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, East Wiltshire, Gold ¼-Stater, 1.05g, c.50-35 BC, devolved Apollo head pattern with four large flower-shaped ornaments, rev triple tailed horse left with mane, ‘strap’ below horse’s belly, radiate sun over, one pellet over and three pellets below pointed wheel shape below with central pellet, other pellets and a dotted pellet within field (ABC 2109; VA 232-1; S 48). Good very fine, scarce.

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (late 3rd to 2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, “Eberkopf” type, in imitation of Philip II, Celticized head facing right, rev horseman right, 11.70g, 12h (Lanz 552). Very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Cantiaci, British LY, Gold ¼-Stater, 1.37g, c.60-50 BC, three faint raised bands, rev horse right, sinous U-shaped ornament above (ABC 201; VA 158-1; S 44). Horse weak on right, very fine. ex Westerham Hoard, Morton & Eden auction, June 2008

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Iceni, Early Uninscribed Base(?) Gold Stater, Freckenham type, 5.34g, c.50-40 BC, two crescents back to back, pellets and V-shaped ornaments in fields, rev horse right, star below, ring of pellets above (ABC 1447; VA 620-7; S 426). Toned, very fine. ex Bonhams, March 2006

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Regini and Atrebates, Verica (c. AD 10-40), Gold Stater, 5.30g, vine-leaf, pellet(?) above, dividing (V)I-R, rev horseman right holding shield and spear, C-O-F around, horse’s front leg on ‘box’ (ABC 1193; VA 520-1; S 121). Small attempted piercing or flan flaw on horse’s hind quarters, otherwise good very fine or better.

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, “Baumreiter” type, in imitation of Philip II, Celticized laureate head facing right, S-shaped ornament in hair, rev horseman left, 13.99g, 12h (Lanz 433). Lightly toned, good very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Corieltauvi, Silver Unit, 1.38g, late 1st Century BC, boar right without ‘spear’, ‘solar rosette’ above, pellets in rings around, rev horse left, wheel above, large pellet in ring to left and below (ABC 1794; cf VA 857-1; cf S 396); another, 1.39g, late 1st Century BC, boar right without ‘spear’, ‘sun’ above, pellets in rings around, rev horse right, ‘strap’ on horse’s neck, part of ring of pellets above (ABC 1800; VA 875-2; S 397); another, similar, 1.28g, the reverse struck further to the right with large pellet in ring on right, line of pellets on horse’s neck (ABC 1800; VA 875-2; S 397). All very fine. (3)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Iceni, British J, Norfolk wolf type, Gold Stater, 5.90g, c.60-50 BC, devolved Apollo head wreath pattern, rev wolf right, crescent and pellets above, pellet and crescent below (ABC 1393; VA 610-1; S 30). Nearly very fine. ex DNW auction, June 2006

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, “B-Reiter” type, in imitation of Philip II, Celticized head facing right, rev horseman left, 11.53g, 12h (Lanz 656-9). Cabinet tone, very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts, Uncertain tribe (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, “Zopfreiter” type, in imitation of Philip II, Celticized head facing left, rev horseman left, 11.77g, 4h (Lanz 730). Toned, very fine. ex CNG auction 76, 12 September 2007, lot 19

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (3rd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachms (2), in imitation of Philip II types, laureate head of Zeus facing right, rev naked youth on horseback right, holding a palm and the reins, a torch and monogram below (cf Lanz 351). Both about very fine. (2)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Cantiaci, uniface Gold ¼-Stater, trophy type, 1.22g, c.60-50 BC, blank obverse, rev stylised Roman trophy, latticed rectangles and circles at sides, rings above (ABC 192; VA 145-1; S 47); uniface Base Gold ¼-Stater, 0.80g, c.60-50 BC, plain obverse, rev horse left, corded triangle above containing pellet within circle, further pellet within circle to left of head, pellet to right (ABC 198; VA 151-1; S 172). Both very fine, second with a chip in flan. (2)

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachms (3), in imitation of Philip II types, Celticized laureate head facing right, rev naked youth on horseback left. Fine to very fine. (3)

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (3rd to 2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, in imitation of Philip III, head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lion’s skin, rev Zeus enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, monograms on left, monogram below throne, 16.79g, 12h (Lanz 899; OTA 479/9). Cabinet tone, good very fine, with a well-detailed reverse.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Dobunni, Silver Unit, 0.92g, c.50-20 BC, devolved head right, ornaments around, rev horse right, ‘flower’ pattern above, V shape behind, cross below (ABC 2036; VA 1135; S 377); Copper Unit, 0.96g, similar, rev larger V behind horse; Copper Unit, devolved head with X between pellets in circles, rev annular horse left, pellets above and below (ABC 2027; VA 1078; S 377); another, similar, obverse struck further to the right, ring of pellets around; another, similar, reverse struck lower, large clear V below horse; Boduoc (c.25-5 BC?), Silver Unit, 0.76g, head left, rev horse right, wheel below (ABC 2042/5; cf VA 1057-1; S 389). Last fair, scarce, the penultimate good very fine or better, others nearly very fine, second with some patination. (6) fifth ex DNW auction, June 2006 last ex DNW auction, October 2009

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Gallo-Belgic import B, Nervii(?), Gold ¼-Stater, 1.81g, late 2nd Century BC, crossed lines, rev horse left, lyre below (ABC 37; VA 37-1; S 9); import D, Ambiani or Morini, Gold ¼-Stater, 1.45g, c.57-56 BC, weak, indistinct boat design(?), rev tree-like object, crescents and lines to left and right, zig-zig line (ABC 40 and fig. 29; VA 69-1; S 10). First fine, minor filing and cuts on edge, second fine / good very fine, sharp reverse.(2)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Iceni, Silver Unit, 0.86g, late 1st Century BC, wreath pattern, opposing crescents in centre, rev horse left, wheel above, pellet in circle below, pellet below tail (ABC 1591; VA 675-1; S 435); Cani Duro (c. AD 10-20?), Silver Unit, 1.22g, boar right, annulet over ‘A’ below, rev horse right, (C)A(N) above, pellet and DVRO over corded line below (ABC 1630; VA 663; S 439). First well struck, minor deposits, good very fine second with irregular flan, very fine. (2)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Gallo-Belgic import C, Ambiani, Gold Stater, 6.38g, c.100-50 BC, broad flan, devolved Apollo head right, rev crude, sinuous horse right, eye-shape before, disjointed charioteer behind, crescent and pellet below (ABC 13; VA 44-1; S 5). Test cut on rim, nearly very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Iceni, Early Uninscribed Gold Stater, Freckenham type, 5.52g, c.50-40 BC, flower on centre of wheel with pellets on spokes, rev horse right, wheel below, three pellets and part of large crescent-shaped ornament above, further ornament below tail (ABC 1423; VA 626-1; S 428). Partly off-struck, very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Gold, Regini and Atrebates, Base Gold Stater, Westerham type (British A), 5.98g, c.60-50 BC, devolved Apollo head wreath pattern, rev disjointed horse left, crescent and twelve pellets above, ellipse below, eye-shape behind, trace of pattern in exergue (ABC 482; VA 202-1; S 21). Good very fine. ex Bonhams, July 2008

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Regini, Silver Unit (2), 1.12g, 0.95g, c.65-45 BC, head right, rev horse right, wheel above, lyre below, one with upright lyre, one with backward leaning lyre (ABC 647; VA -; S -); Bronze Unit (2), 1.56g, 1.59g, 1st Century BC, Chichester cock type, head right, indefinite design (ABC 737; VA -; S 61). First two with pitted surfaces, very fine, others fine, one with some reverse corrosion. (4)

COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, BRITISH HISTORICAL MEDALS, Cambridge University, William Browne Prize for Classical Odes and Epigrams, Gold Medal, by Lewis Pingo, first struck 1755, awarded 1904 to John Fraser, bust of William Browne left, rev kneeling figure receives wreath from a seated Apollo, named on edge, 36.5mm, 24.06g (BHM 92; Eimer 711; Eimer, Pingo 52; Storer 500). A little scuffed, nearly extremely fine. Sir William Browne (1692-1774), elected president of the Royal College of Physicians, 1765. John Fraser (1882-1945) was Jesus Professor of Celtic (1921) at Oxford. He won the medal when a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, and is understood to have worked at Bletchley Park during the war.

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Dobunni, Silver Unit, 1.04g, c.50-20 BC, head right, rev horse left, ‘bird’s head’ above and below (ABC 2012; VA 1020-1; S 377); anothers (2), 1.00g, 1.02g, cruder head right, rev horse left, ‘bird’s head’ above, flower motif below (ABC 2021; VA 1049-1; S 377); another, 0.89g, devolved head right, ornaments around, rev horse right, large cross below (ABC 2036; VA 1135; S 377). Nearly very fine or better. (4) second CCI 04.2593

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachm, “Kugelwange” type, in imitation of Philip II, Celiticized laureate head facing right, rev horse left, pellet-in-annulet above, 11.13g, 6h (Lanz 465). Very fine.

ANCIENT COINS, CONTINENTAL CELTIC COINS, Danubian District, Eastern Celts (2nd Century BC), Silver Tetradrachms (6), in imitation of Philip II, including “Sattelkopfpferd” types. About very fine to good very fine. (6)

ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT BRITISH, Celtic Silver and Base Metal, Corieltauvi, uniface Silver Unit, 0.80g, late 1st Century BC, blank obverse, rev horse right, four pellets within rectangle above (ABC 1815; VA -; BMC 3233; S 398); another, 0.78g, late 1st Century BC, blank obverse, rev horse left, ‘kite’-shaped ornament above (ABC 1818 (plate coin); VA -; BMC -; S -). First on a small flan, possibly clipped, nearly very fine, scarce, second chipped, about very fine, very rare. (2) first ex DNW auction, September 2008, found Horncastle, February 2002, CCI 04. 2441 second ex DNW auction, March 2009, found Caistor, November 2001, CCI 01. 1690