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LOT 2719
Caria, Mylasa AR Tetartemorion. Circa 420-390 BC.
Milesian standard. Forepart of lion to right, head, with open jaws, turned back / Male head (Apollo?) facing slightly to left. SNG Kayhan 837-8. Good Very Fine. Toned. Rare.(0.29gr, 6mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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