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LOT 3036
Greek Uniface Lead Trial(?) Strike of an Athens Tetradrachm. After 5th century BC.
Head of Athena with profile eye to right, wearing disc earring, pearl necklace and a crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and a pi-style palmette / Blank. Condition as seen.(17.65gr, 28mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3036
Greek Uniface Lead Trial(?) Strike of an Athens Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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