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LOT 2667
Cyprus, Salamis AE 13mm. Evagoras II, circa 361-351 BC.
Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet / Prow of galley to left; ΣAΛ upwards to left. Tziambazis 130; BMC 74; Traité II, 1193. Near Very Fine. Very rare.(2.51gr, 13mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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