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LOT 3085
Cilicia, Soloi AE 12mm. 2nd century BC.
Helmeted head of Athena right / Bunch of grapes on vine, sunburst to left, monogram to right. SNG France 1182-7 and SNG Levante 856-7. Very Fine. Very Rare.(2.31gr, 12mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
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