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LOT 2929
Euboia, Histiaia AR Tetrobol. 3rd-2nd century BC.
Vine-wreathed head of nymph Histiaia to right, wearing earring and necklace / IΣTI-AIEΩN, Nymph seated to right on stern of galley, holding stylis in her left hand and resting her right on the deck; on the side of the stern, wing; below, crescent to left. BMC 71. Near Very Fine.(1.70gr, 14mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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