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LOT 3172

Ionia, Ephesos AE 14mm. Circa 50-27 BC. IAΣΩΝ (Jason), magistrate.

Bee within laurel wreath / Stag standing to right before torch, fillet in mouth; IAΣΩN in exergue. BMC -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen 350-1. Very Fine.(2.40gr, 14mm, 12h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK market.
Property of a London antiquarian.

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LOT 3172

Ionia, Ephesos AE 14mm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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