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LOT 2635

Caria, Uncertain mint 'D' AR Tetartemorion. Circa 450-400 BC.

Foreparts of two confronted bulls, with horns intertwined / Forepart of bull to left within incuse square. HNO Online 73. Extremely Fine. Unusually well struck for the type.(0.18gr, 7mm, 6h.).

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From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.

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LOT 2635

Caria, Uncertain mint 'D' AR Tetartemorion.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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