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LOT 3666
Group of Three [3] Sasanian AR Drachms. 4th-6th century AD.
Various rulers. Condition as seen.(10.95gr total.).
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Near Very Fine.
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Near Very Fine.
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Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £35
Galley to left, containing two hoplites with helmets and round shields; hippocamp to left below / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. HGC 10, 139. 0.77gr, 10mm, 10h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
