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LOT 3217

Ionia, Kolophon AR Diobol. Circa 530/25-500 BC.

Archaic head of Apollo to left / Quadripartite incuse square. Unpublished in the standard references. Very Fine. Extremely rare; apparently unpublished.(1.06gr, 9mm, 12h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

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Extremely Rare

LOT 3217

Ionia, Kolophon AR Diobol.

Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)

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£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*

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