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LOT 2987
Celts in Eastern Europe AR Drachm. Circa 3rd-2nd century BC. Imitating Philip III of Macedon.
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin / Traces of inscription, Zeus seated to left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram in left field. Cf. Lanz 934-39. Very Fine.(2.37gr, 20mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Ex Graham Slater collection.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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