Details
LOT 2602
Ancient Greek Coins - Sicily - Syracuse - Trident AE Unit c.275-215 B.C.
Obv: head of Poseidon facing left, wearing taenia. Rev: trident head between two dolphins dividing IEPΩ-NOΣ. Very fine.(6.09 grams, 19 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent.
Literature
S1223.
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LOT 2602
Ancient Greek Coins - Sicily - Syracuse - Trident AE Unit
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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