2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze 'ridged arch' terret of the Corieltauvi, Spratling's Group V, with gussetted ribs to the outer face, domed finials. Cf. Hammond, B. Benet's Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom, Third Edition, Witham, 2014, p.122, no.115-0106; reported to Portable Antiquities Scheme FLO Adrian Daubney. 30 grams, 40mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number TE11; found Barkston, Lincolnshire, UK. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s.

Very fine condition. Rare.