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LOT 0576
Greek Silver Alexander the Great Drachm Pendant
3RD CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
1 5/8 in. (7.26 grams, 41 mm).
Drachm with profile bust of Herakles to obverse, seated figure of Zeus with eagle to reverse; clasp-mounted in a modern silver frame with ring and loop.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Thracian Silver Pendant
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Opening Bid: £200
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