★ An attractive stater of Tasciovanus ★

CELTIC, Britain. Trinovantes & Catuvellauni. Tasciovanus, circa 25-10 BC. Stater (Gold, 17 mm, 5.45 g). Crossed vertical and curved wreaths with opposed crescents at center; annulets and sprays forming hidden faces in quarters. Rev. [T]-AS-C Warrior on horseback to right, holding carnyx; four-spoked wheels above, [to left], and in exergue. ABC 2565. SCBC 217. Van Arsdell 1732-1735. A toned, sharp and unusually complete example. Extremely fine.

Ex Hess-Divo 332, 31 May 2017, 70.