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LOT 2961
Cilicia, Holmoi AR Obol. Circa 380-375 BC.
Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet / OΛΜΙΤAΝ, laureate head of Apollo Sarpedonios to right. Cf. SNG Levante 34 (legends and Apollo diademed). Cf. SNG Paris 121 (legends and Apollo diademed). Very Fine.(0.54gr, 9mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Property of a UK gallery.
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LOT 2961
Cilicia, Holmoi AR Obol.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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