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LOT 2942

Dynasts of Lykia, Tenegure AR Stater. Circa 460-420 BC.

Winged and horned monster, with curved wings, jumping to left / Triskeles clockwise with branches ending in griffin's (or snake's) head; to right, dynast symbol, to left, TEN↑[...]; all within circular dotted border within incuse circle. Traité II -; cf. BMC 84 (placement of dynastic symbol); SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen Suppl. -. Near Very Fine. Rare dynast.(8.47gr, 23mm, 6h).

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Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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Stater of Rare Lycian Dynast Tenegure

LOT 2942

Dynasts of Lykia, Tenegure AR Stater.

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

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