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LOT 0528
Greek Silver Istrus Drachm Pendant
2ND CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
1 1/2 in. (8.08 grams, 39 mm).
Drachm with two male heads to obverse, the left inverted, eagle and dolphin 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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