This very  unusual looking gold quarter stater - one of the most distinctive in the ancient British series - is known as Finney's Thunderbolt, named after the late Ian Finney who had a superb example in his famous collection (now in Birmingham City Museum). Only nine others are known and this is one of the finest - a splendid specimen, crisply struck in lustrous yellow gold and unquestionably Extremely Fine. It's also a pedigree piece, ex Chris Morrison collection, ex Michael Richards collection, ex Dr William Blank collection, ex CNG sale 38, 7 June 1996, lot 1739. The one from Chris Rudd's collection is in the British Museum (BMC 368, formerly Chris Rudd List 9, no.69). Here's a golden opportunity to acquire a Finney's Thunderbolt of your own. Chris Rudd September list.                                 31.8.10