The Belgae of Hampshire, numismatically ignored until 1997 (see Chris Rudd list 26), have produced many great rarities. This Cogwheel Leaves silver half unit is one such rarity. The type was completely unknown until 18 years ago. Then in 1988 and 1990 the late Ian Finney, a great Celtic collector, purchased two, now in Birmingham Museum. The Cogwheel Leaves shown here is only the third example known. "Neither of the Finney coins is particularly sharp" says Dr Philip de Jersey, "and this new discovery provides us with a clear view of the reverse for the first time. The style of both sides links the coin fairly positively into the Danebury series." Chris Rudd September list.                                                                           4.9.06