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LOT 2989
Gaul, Massalia AE 25mm. Circa 210-190 BC.
Laureate head of Apollo to left; behind head, quiver / ΜΑΣΣΑΛΙΗΤ[ΩΝ], bull butting to right; above, strung bow with string below. BN 1563; F/Py GBM 22-3a. Near Very Fine. Rare.(11.33gr, 25mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
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LOT 2989
Gaul, Massalia AE 25mm.
Estimate £60 - 80€69 - 93 (for guidance only)$80 - 107 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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