Details
LOT 2382
Ancient Greek Coins - Mysia - Parion - Gorgoneion AR Hemidrachm 500-450 B.C.
Obv: head of gorgoneion facing. Rev: irregular incuse punch. Very fine.(3.06 grams.).
Provenance
Property of a North London gentleman.
Literature
SNG Copenhagen 256. BMC 3.
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LOT 2382
Ancient Greek Coins - Mysia - Parion - Gorgoneion AR Hemidrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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