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LOT 2884
Eastern Europe. Uncertain Tribe AR Drachm. Circa 3rd century BC.
Kugelwange type. Celticised, laureate and bearded head to right / Horse prancing to left. Cf. Göbl, OTA pl. 17, types 204-208. Very Fine.(3.26gr, 15mm, 3h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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