 54519  CelticBritain, Atrebates tribe, Verica, 10-40 A.D. AV Stater, 5.33g. 17mm. VIRI. Vine leaf. Rev. C O F. Horseman with spear and shield to right. van Arsdell 520. Exceptional quality
Verica was the son of Commius, as noted on the reverse, and ruled the Atrebates tribe as a client King of Rome. His tribe was conquered by Caratacus and he was deposed c.40 A.D. This gave Claudius an excuse for invading Britain in 43 A.D. on the pretext of restoring Verica.
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 55866 Euboea, Histiaia AR Tetrobol, 2.22g. 15mm. 3rd-2nd centuries B.C. Head of the nymph Histiaia to right; she wears a wreath of grapes and vines in her curly hair; she wears single-pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. The nymph Histiaia is seated to right on the stern of a galley decorated with a wing; she holds stylis or mast with her left hand. BCD, Euboia 399(this coin). Toned and of unusually fine style. Provenance/Pedigrees Ex: Schweizerischer Bankverein , Zurich, Auction 38, Sept. 12, 1995. lot 158. See more detailed image Extremely Fine $2,250.00 |
