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LOT 0599

Greek Silver Alexander the Great Tetradrachm Coin Pendant

3RD CENTURY B.C. AND LATER

1 5/8 in. (21.1 grams, 41 mm).

Silver tetradrachm with profile bust to obverse, seated figure with bird to reverse; clasp-mounted in a modern silver frame with ring and baile.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 0599

Greek Silver Alexander the Great Tetradrachm Coin Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £286

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