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Greek Hellenic Inscribed Lead Slingshot Greek Hellenic Inscribed Lead Slingshot Greek Hellenic Inscribed Lead Slingshot Greek Hellenic Inscribed Lead Slingshot Greek Hellenic Inscribed Lead Slingshot Greek Hellenic Inscribed Lead Slingshot
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LOT 1482

Greek Hellenic Inscribed Lead Slingshot

3RD CENTURY B.C.

1 1/4 in. (4.53 grams, 34 mm).

Lenticular type with casting seam to the rim, raised 'OΛO' legend; with old dealer's ticket. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Asia.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, Specialist Collector.

Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry.

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LOT 1482

Greek Hellenic Inscribed Lead Slingshot

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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