Details
LOT 2943
Dynasts of Lycia, Perikles AR Third Stater. Circa 380-360 BC.
Facing lion’s scalp / Triskeles; in upper left field, radiate (or laureate) and draped bust of Helios (or Apollo) facing slightly to left; Π [↑]P-EKΛ↑ around. SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -; BMC -; Müseler VIII, 44. Very Fine.(3.09gr, 17mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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