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Description: | An Iron Age potin (cast copper alloy coin) of the Gaulish tribe, the Remi, dated to the late 2nd century BC (150 - 100 BC).Obverse shows dancing figure with flying pigtail holding a torc and sword. Reverse shows Bear devouring a snake (possibly a brooch above the bear?).ReferencesRudd, Ancient British Coins:82Delestree & Tache no. 154;De La Tour 8124Brenot and Scheers no. 1019ff.Note:A similar coin was recorded from Longwick Cum Ilmer, Bucks (BERK-9FD3C7)http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/182815
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