CELTIC BRITAIN, Corieltauvi. Vepo, 15-40 AD. Stater (Electrum, 20 mm, 4.88 g, 11 h). Abstract laureate head of Apollo; wreath crossed by a bar with a crescent and ring at each end. Rev. [V]EP - CORF Abstract horse galloping to left. ABC 1857. Van Arsdell, Corieltauvan M, 940-01. Very rare. Boldly struck, attractive and nicely toned. About extremely fine.

From a European collection, acquired privately from A. Demeester in 2001.

A wonderful coin with types that would have been worthy of Picasso's "gold period," if he had had one.