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LOT 2289
Ancient Greek Coins - Syracuse - Athena AE Litra 405-367 B.C.
Struck under Dionysios I. Obv: SYRA(KWSIA) legend with head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev: hippocamp left. Good very fine.(9.89 grams.).
Provenance
Property of a North London gentleman.
Literature
Hoover HGC 1456; SNG ANS 434-46.
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