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LOT 2886
Celts in Lower Danube AR Tetradrachm. Circa 300-100 BC.
Imitating Alexander III and Philip III of Macedon. Degraded head of Herakles to right / Stylised Zeus seated to left, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre with left. Cf. Lanz 910-932. Fine.(15.09gr, 27mm, 12h).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2886
Celts in Lower Danube AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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