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LOT 2962
Cilicia, Kelenderis AR Stater. Circa 410-375 BC.
Nude youth, holding whip, dismounting from horse rearing to right / ΚΕΛΕΝ, goat kneeling to left, head to right; all within shallow incuse circle. Casabonne Type 4; Celenderis -; SNG BnF 75 = Traité II, 1477. Good Very Fine.(10.75gr, 20mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Swiss private collection, acquired in 1993.
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LOT 2962
Cilicia, Kelenderis AR Stater.
Estimate £650 - 850€750 - 990 (for guidance only)$880 - 1,150 (for guidance only)
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