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LOT 2684
Euboia, Histiaia AR Tetrobol. Circa 196-146 BC.
Wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia to right / The nymph Histiaia seated to right on stern of galley, holding stylis; wing on galley, IΣ[TIAI]EΩN around. BCD Euboia 430-431; HGC 4, 1525. Very Fine.(1.69gr, 14mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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