Torksey Quarter

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Notes

Minted by the Corieltavi sometime between 60 BC and 20 BC. There are four known examples of this coin.

Tribe

Corieltavi

Denomination

Quarter Stater

Metal

Gold

Obverse Legend

No Legend

Obverse Description

Central pellet in ring with four radial spokes, crescents and stylised locks of hair in quarters

Reverse Legend

No Legend

Reverse Description

Horse left, with double upper front legs, ring below and in front. Wheel above

Area

Britain

Region

North Eastern

Weight

1.18g to 1.26g

Date

60 BC to 20 BC

References

  1. ABC 1776
  2. DK-
  3. Van Arsdell-
  4. BMC-
  5. Spink-
  6. Made for Trade-

Catalogue

Photo Notes

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1.26g

  1. 11-JUNE-2018: Auctioned in Chris Rudd List 159, Lot 23 but didn't sell. The opening price was £2,000.

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1.23g

  1. 01-JAN-1993: CCI-940007

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1.21g

  1. 11-Sept-2019: CNG Auction 112 Lot 794 with estimate $2000 + 20% fees.
    1. 10-Aug-2018: Available at Silbury Coins for £2,900. Had sold by the 10th of August 2019.

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1.19g

  1. Dec-2015: Timeline Auctions Lot 2031 The coin sold for £1,600 + fees

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1.18g

  1. 01-JAN-1994: CCI-963622