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LOT 2656
Ancient Greek Coins - Kushan Empire - Vima Takhto (Soter Megas) - Horseman AE Tetradrachm 55-105 A.D.
Obv: radiate, diademed and draped bust right, holding sceptre in raised left hand, tamgha to left. Rev: BACILEY BACILEWN CwTHR MEGAC legend with King on horseback right, holding whip, tamgha to right. Very fine.(8.28 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer.
Published
Senior B17; Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58.
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LOT 2656
Ancient Greek Coins - Kushan Empire - Vima Takhto (Soter Megas) - Horseman AE Tetradrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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