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LOT 2617
Ancient Greek Coins - Mysia - Kyzikos - Apollo AR Tetradrachm 3rd century B.C.
Obv: head of Kore Soteira left, wearing wreath of corn and with her hair in a veiled sphendone. Rev: KYZI with Apollo, naked but for chlamys draped from his waist, seated left on omphalos, holding patera in right hand and resting left arm on a large lyre at his side; unclear symbol in left field. Very fine.(13.03 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
Type Von Fritze II 28-32; SNG France 417.
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LOT 2617
Ancient Greek Coins - Mysia - Kyzikos - Apollo AR Tetradrachm
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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