Details
LOT 2889
Gaul, Massalia AR Obol. Circa 336-310 BC.
Bare head of Apollo to left / M-A within wheel of four spokes. Maurel 360. Extremely Fine. Small die break on reverse. Sharply detailed; toned with traces of blue-green iridescence on obverse.(0.71gr, 10mm, 4h).
Provenance
From a Swiss private collection, before 2005.
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LOT 2889
Gaul, Massalia AR Obol.
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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