Name: Auction: Bronze Age Britain (c. 1,000-800 BC) AV ‘lock-ring’, c. 80% gold. Approx. 21x11mm, 4.79g.
Brand: Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Price: 1200 GBP
Availability: InStock

Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s marks the 125th edition of its Ancient, British and World Coin Auction, meticulously curated by in-house specialists. The sale spans Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Celtic, British, World and Islamic sections. &nbsp;Ancient highlights include two Ptolemaic Gold Octodrachms, an exceptional Dold Double decadrachm of Agathokles, a Siculo-Punic tetradrachm, and an extremely rare Carausius denarius recorded on the PAS. Celtic material ranges from a Bronze Age lock-ring to gold staters of Gaul and Britain, culminating in a superb ‘Classic’ Cunobelin stater. Within the British coin section, notable pieces include Anglo-Saxon pennies and hammered gold such as an Edward III Quarter-Noble, Elizabeth I Quarter Angel and pledge penny—and important hammered silver of Edward I, Henry VII, Henry VIII and Edward VI. Milled items include a lovely George II Two Guineas and the third tranche from 'The Frank Waley Collection', featuring a 1663 Charles II Shilling NGC MS63 and Victoria Gothic Crowns to PF65. World coins present a date run of Brazilian 960 Reis of João VI, early Hong Kong issues, rare Medieval Indian gold Gadyanas, the finest known Saladin commemorative Pound, a Genoese Quintuple Doppia AU58, and a Mint State Paul I Rouble and the Islamic section includes fine selections of dinars and rare Artuqid bronzes, capped by a stunning Ottoman Double Zeri Mahbub.

1796 George III 4 Reales Oval Countermark 

Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 125

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

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Bronze Age gold ‘hair-ring’ or ‘lock-ring’ in the form of a hollow, penannular, banded disc. Heavily contorted and broken, with an additional piece. Needham (1995) suggests this may represent part of the scrapping process, with the object being prepared for melting and re-use. For similar objects, see Eogan, G (1969) and Taylor, J. J. (1980). Very Rare.

Bronze Age Britain (c. 1,000-800 BC) AV ‘lock-ring’, c. 80% gold. Approx. 21x11mm, 4.79g.

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