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Chris Rudd Ltd Chris Rudd Ltd is the only dealer who deals only in Celtic coins. WE BUY CELTIC COINS: GOLD, SILVER OR BRONZE.

This week we will look at more coins coming up in our next auction, starting with a Dubnovellaunos Pentagram gold quarte...
20/10/2026

This week we will look at more coins coming up in our next auction, starting with a Dubnovellaunos Pentagram gold quarter stater from the Cantiaci, ABC 309. Obverse: Plain with slight banding. Reverse: Horse leaping right, pellet below head, ringed-pellet and three pellets above, pentagram below, beaded border. Good VF smooth surfaces, struck in beautiful rose gold, well centred horse, full pentagram Ex Michael Reid Hunter collection bt Chris Rudd (1995). Found possibly Stoke hoard, Kent, c.1993-96? VERY RARE type, 17 others this reverse die.

From the Belgae, we have a Wi******er Leaf Wreath gold quarter stater, ABC 824. Obverse: Four central leaves on crossed wreaths, ornaments in angles. Reverse: Horse right ladder mane, floral sun above, annulet and pellets below. God VF, neat chunky flan of bronzy gold, centrally struck wreath. Found Wi******er, Hampshire, approx. 15 years ago. EXCESSIVELY RARE only three others recorded.

Our next auction takes place on Sunday 15th November from 5.00pm. If you’d like a printed copy of our catalogue contact [email protected] or phone 01263 735707.

It’s time to start reviewing some of the stunning coins we have lined up for you in our next auction commencing Sunday 1...
13/10/2026

It’s time to start reviewing some of the stunning coins we have lined up for you in our next auction commencing Sunday 15th November from 5.00pm. This week we begin as usual with our cover coin from the Isle of Wight, an Asura or Acura? silver stater, ABC–. Obverse: Durotrigan inspired wreath motif, ASV RA either side of central spike. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, large pellets above, ‘coffee bean’ behind, large pellet and tiny pellets below. New Type, unpublished and previously unrecorded. CCI 19.4004 (this coin). PAS: IOW-45CA1A (this coin) VF, lightly toned, clear inscription A numismatically important piece. Found Newchurch, Ise of Wight, 18 May 2016.

Our next coin is from the Catuvellauni. A Tasciovanos Tascio Ricon gold stater, ABC 2511. Obverse: TASCIO RICON in two panels on vertical wreath. Reverse: Cavalryman charging left, wearing chain-mail armour, holding dagger and shield, beaded ringed-pellet below. Good VF, rich golden gold, boldly branded, well displayed cavalryman Found Flore Northants, 1989. RARE.

If you’d like a printed copy of our next auction catalogue contact [email protected] or phone 01263 735707.

Liz’s List is now exclusively online frequently updated with a larger choice of low cost rarities and no more postal del...
06/10/2026

Liz’s List is now exclusively online frequently updated with a larger choice of low cost rarities and no more postal delays

To mark Liz’s 30 years with Chris Rudd we have made two significant changes:

1. On Monday 5th October Liz’s List went exclusively online, no more paper catalogue, no more waiting for your post. Liz’s List Online will be updated frequently with a larger choice of low cost rarities, all under £1500 and all at fixed price and, as always, they are covered by a full money back guarantee of authenticity.

2. Our new website will like the current website, has access to articles and information plus a section to buy coins and artefacts plus books, renew your subscription, buy back issues and binders, it will also have the facility to pay directly with a credit or debit card.

We hope you will find the new format more accessible for you at any time, wherever you are in the world. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Please visit us at www.celticcoins.com

We will continue to produce a printed copy of the Chris Rudd Auction catalogues.

This is the final week for the realised prices from the recent auction. Next week we will begin to review coins coming u...
06/10/2026

This is the final week for the realised prices from the recent auction. Next week we will begin to review coins coming up in our next auction which takes place on Sunday 15th November from 5.00pm. If you would like a copy of our printed catalogue, contact [email protected] or phone 01263 735707.

Both the coins this week are from the Catuvellauni, ex Myra & Peter Woods Ancient Coin collection, bt. Chris Rudd (2008).

The first is a Puckeridge Bird Hare silver half unit, ABC 2499. Good VF, toned silver, well ornamented. Ex Myra & Peter Woods Ancient Coin collection, bt. Chris Rudd (2008). Found Puckeridge, Herts., 2002-06. Very Rare. Sold for £650

Our final coin is a Tasciovanos Pegasus Star silver unit, ABC 2637. Good VF lightly toned, magnificent Pegasus, full TASC. Found Biggleswade, Beds., 2000. Very Rare. Sold for £600.

Liz’s List goes online from 5th October exclusively with frequently updated with a larger choice of low cost rarities an...
30/09/2026

Liz’s List goes online from 5th October exclusively with frequently updated with a larger choice of low cost rarities and no more postal delays.

To mark Liz’s 30 years with Chris Rudd we are making two significant changes:

1. On Monday 5th October Liz’s List will go exclusively online*, no more paper catalogue, no more waiting for your post. Liz’s List Online will be updated frequently with a larger choice of low cost rarities, all under £1500 and all at fixed price and, as always, they are covered by a full money back guarantee of authenticity.

2. Our website will be updated, it will like the current website, have access to articles and information plus a section to buy coins and artefacts plus books, renew your subscription, buy back issues and binders, it will also have the facility to pay directly with a credit or debit card.

We hope you will find the new format more accessible for you at any time, wherever you are in the world. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

We will continue to produce a printed copy of the Chris Rudd Auction catalogues.

This week we look at more prices achieved in our recent auction, starting with a Corded Crescents gold quarter stater, A...
29/09/2026

This week we look at more prices achieved in our recent auction, starting with a Corded Crescents gold quarter stater, ABC–, from the Belgae. Good VF, neat flan of rich rose-gold, sharp strike, bold horse. Found Ropley, Hampshire, 1 December 2024. Excessively Rare only four others recorded. Sold for £2,200.

From the Southern Region we have a Commios Ladder Head, Lazy E silver unit, ABC 1040. Near EF, neat round flan, bright silver, bold strike, splendid ladder hair. Ex Luke Daniel collection. Found near Chichester, West Sussex, 2023. Scarce. Sold for £750

Our next auction takes place on Sunday 15th November from 5.00pm. If you would like a copy of our printed catalogue, contact [email protected] or phone 01263 735707.

Once again, our auction results confirm that we consistently achieve higher prices for our coins. We are committed to Ce...
22/09/2026

Once again, our auction results confirm that we consistently achieve higher prices for our coins. We are committed to Celtic and only Celtic! All our coins are identified, fully researched and professionally photographed to ensure we achieve the best prices. If you are thinking of selling, contact [email protected] for a free valuation.

Our front cover coin from the Berkshire tribe is Berkshire Bull silver unit, ABC–. VF/Good VF, lightly toned, beautifully ornamented. Found Winterbourne, Berkshire, 19 November 2025. Of the highest rarity, no others known and possibly UNIQUE? Sold for £3,600.

Our next coin is a gold quarter stater from the Iceni. An Irstead Smiler, Three Part Box, ABC 1480 (this coin). Good VF, yellow gold, well struck obverse and fabulous fully displayed face Ex Brian Wright collection, bt. Chris Rudd (2002) ex Mark King collection, bt. Chris Rudd (1996) Found Harleston, Norfolk April 1996. SCARCE type, extremely rare with full hidden face revealed. Sold for £1,200

Our coins for this week come from the Durotriges. The first is an Omo silver stater, ABC 2172. Obverse: Wreath motif. Re...
16/09/2026

Our coins for this week come from the Durotriges. The first is an Omo silver stater, ABC 2172. Obverse: Wreath motif. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, exergual line, OMO below, pellet triad between M. Good VF, huge flan of bright silver, fabulously full OMO. Ex Geoff Cottam collection. EXTREMELY RARE only 10 others this reverse die.

Our next coin is a Duro Boat Gold, gold quarter stater, ABC 2205. Obverse: Stylised ‘three-men-in-a-boat’ motif, pellet daisy to left. Reverse: Central thunderbolt, Y-shape and bird above, Y-shape and uncertain object below. Good VF, heavyweight pale golden gold, beautifully toned, sharp strike Found ‘near Wimborne, Dorset’. SCARCE

Our next auction takes place on Sunday from 5.00pm. There’s still time to ask for a free printed copy of our catalogue, contact [email protected] or phone 01263 735707

This week we have two coins from the Trinovantes to review prior to our next auction which takes place on Sunday 20th Se...
08/09/2026

This week we have two coins from the Trinovantes to review prior to our next auction which takes place on Sunday 20th September 2026 from 5.00pm.

The first is a Whaddon East Pellet gold stater, ABC 2338. Obverse: Traces of wreath motif. Reverse: Horse right, wing motif and large pellet triad above. Good VF, as struck, golden gold, bold horse. Found Pleshey, Essex, 2019. RARE.

Next is a Whaddon Rosette Three Pellets Type gold quarter stater, ABC–. VF/Good VF, pale lemony gold, well centred horse, clear distinctive pellets. Excessively Rare two pellet type, this variant UNIQUE?

If you’d like a printed copy of our next auction catalogue contact [email protected] or phone 01263 735707.

We’re edging closer to our next auction which takes place on Sunday 20th September from 5.00pm. If you’d like a printed ...
01/09/2026

We’re edging closer to our next auction which takes place on Sunday 20th September from 5.00pm. If you’d like a printed copy of our catalogue please contact [email protected] or phone 01263 735707.

Both of our coins this week come from the Dobunni. The first is an Eisu Tree, Cantering, gold plated stater, ABC–. Obverse: Dobunnic branched emblem on plain field. Reverse: Disjointed horse right, EISV above, six-spoked wheel below. VF/Good VF, a boldly struck contemporary forgery, well centred, complete inscription with every letter clear and with over 90% of the gold plating intact. Ex The Royal Berkshire collection, bt. Chris Rudd (2001), ex Mark King collection bt. Chris Rudd (2000). Extremely Rare only seven other plated examples recorded.

Our next coin is a Coriomandu Cor gold quarter stater, ABC 2051. Obverse: COR on plain field. Reverse: Tripled tailed horse right, ringed-pellet under chin, pelletal sun ring, ringed-pellet and two tiny pellets above, s-shape (small animal) and ring below. VF/Good VF, neat flan of rose gold, discernible COR, lovely horse. Found Warwick, early 1990s. Very Rare.

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