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Bronze Unit Hengistbury Smiler
| Issuer | Durotriges tribe (Celtic Britain) |
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| Year | 10-45 |
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| Reference(s) | ABC#2190, Van Arsdell#1334, Sp#372, BMC Iron#2892-5, Mack#334-7 |
| Obverse description | Abstract geometric design featuring a large Y-shaped spike motif dominating the central field, flanked on either side by two or three pellets, or alternatively one pellet paired with one pellet-in-crescent. The design is rendered in the schematic, non-representational style characteristic of late Durotrigan bronze coinage. The irregular flan bears no legend or inscription. |
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| Reverse description | Abstract design consisting of a grouping of three to ten pellets arranged across the field, typically disposed above a prominent large crescent or neckring motif rendered in a manner colloquially described as a 'smiley face.' The pellets vary in number across die varieties. The design is unlettered and executed in the debased, schematic style typical of late Durotrigan cast bronze issues, with a plain surrounding border. |
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| Mintage | ND (10-45) - VA 1334: Two / Three pellets - ND (10-45) - VA 1335: One / Five pellets - ND (10-45) - VA 1336: Three / Five pellets - |
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