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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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