Ancient British quarter stater of the Dobunni

James Clough said the gold coin pictured here was unearthed very recently during a group dig. He asked for more information on his find, including a valuation.

This find is an Ancient British quarter stater of the Dobunni. On the obverse is a wreath, a spike with three large pellets and sunbursts across and crescents below. On the reverse is an annulate horse with three tails, a large cogwheel sun above and a small animal (like a reversed letter S on its side) below.

In Ancient British Coins quarter staters of this type are listed as number 2009 and in the Standard Catalogue the reference number is 375.  This particular type is listed in ABC as being very rare.

Valuation

The coin is well struck and in VF condition. Basing my estimate on recent auction prices, to a collector this Ancient British gold coin would be worth £500-600.

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