SEQUANI

The Sequani ‘they who flow’ (named after a river?) occupied Upper Burgundy between the rivers Saône and Rhône. Capital: Vesontio ‘river place?’ (Besançon, Doubs, E France).

TOG Helmet & Lion. c.58-50 BC. Sequani. Potin. 16mm. 2.72g. Helmeted head facing right, large crest on helmet, TOC in front./ Leaping lion facing right, tail raised, T[O]C below. LT 5629, BMC 349-362, RIG 281. Gd VF, olive-green patina, lovely lively lion.                      Was £175. Now only £160