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LOT 9255641
Corinthia, Corinth AR Stater. Circa 345-307 BC.
Pegasos flying to left; Ϙ below / Head of Athena to left, wearing laureate Corinthian helmet; A-P below, aegis behind. Pegasi 427; Ravel 1009; BCD Corinth -; SNG Copenhagen 71; HGC 4, 1848. Very Fine. Professionally cleaned.(8.32gr, 21mm, 8h.).
Provenance
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Autumn Sale 2024, 30 September 2024, lot 361.
Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
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LOT 9255641
Corinthia, Corinth AR Stater.
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$400 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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