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LOT 2918
Euboia, Histaia AR Tetrobol. Circa 350-300 BC.
Wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia to right, hair in sphendone / ΙΣΤΙ-ΑΙΕΩΝ, nymph seated to right on prow of galley; wing on prow. BCD Euboia 372; HGC 4, 1524. Very Fine.(1.95gr, 12mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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