Dobunni, Boduoc, 5 BC-AD 10, Gold Stater

Dobunni, Boduoc , 5 BC-AD 10, Gold Stater, BODVOC in plain field / Triple
tailed horse right, wheel below, cross, crescent and two ringed-pellets above forming
hidden face.
ABC 2039 (Rare), S388, VA1052, BMC 3135-42.
5.50g; 18mm
CCI 23.0548; PAS OXON-82F27C; Treasure case 2023 T567.

This coin is part of the Standlake Hoard of Boduoc Staters. This hoard consists of 6 gold staters of the Dobunnic ruler Boduoc in exceptional condition. Found near the village of Standlake in Oxfordshire on organised metal detecting events during 2023. The finds were declared treasure and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and Celtic Coin Index, later disclaimed and returned to the finders and landowner. This gives private collectors the rare opportunity to secure a high grade rarity from the Ancient British inscribed series, seldom are coins of this quality found and offered for sale.

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