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LOT 3371

Attica, Athens AE 19mm. Time of Augustus, circa mid-late 20s BC. Pseudo-autonomous issue.

Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing Attic helmet / Athena advancing to right, holding spear pointed upwards; before, coiled serpent to right; Α-ΘΕ in two lines behind; all within wreath. RPC I, 1309B; Chaidari and Ag. Varvara hoards 47; Kroll, Agora 151; Svoronos pl. 80, 34. Near Very Fine. Extremely Rare; only two examples in RPC Online.(8.45gr, 19mm, 1h.).

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Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

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Rare Athenian Bronze Issue

LOT 3371

Attica, Athens AE 19mm.

Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)

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