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LOT 2388
Ancient Greek Coins - Sicily - Kentoripai - Persephone AE Drachm 354-344 B.C.
Obv: wreathed head of Persephone left, four dolphins around head. Rev: KENTORIPINWN beneath panther walking left, front left forepaw raised. Fine.(26.69 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex UK collection.
Property of a Harrow, UK gentleman.
Literature
CNS 1; SNG ANS 1305-1306; Basel 344; Hoover HGC 2, 638.
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LOT 2388
Ancient Greek Coins - Sicily - Kentoripai - Persephone AE Drachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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