Details
LOT 3060
Gaul, Massalia AR Obol. Circa 336-310 BC.
Bare head of Apollo to left / M-A within wheel of four spokes. Maurel 360. Very Fine. Toned.(0.63gr, 10mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex DNW, sale 85, 17 March 2010, lot 91.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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