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LOT 3253
Da Yuezhi Rulers of Baktria, Imitative of Eukratides I AR Obol. c.AD 50-90.
Helmeted bust right / Garbled Greek legend, caps of the Dioskouroi; monogram IAI below. ANS 5-13; HGC 12, 152. Very Fine. Chipped. Rare.(0.38gr, 10mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
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LOT 3253
Da Yuezhi Rulers of Baktria, Imitative of Eukratides I AR Obol.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 40 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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