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Details
LOT 2711
Ionia, Miletos AR Diobol. Late 6th-early 5th century BC.
Forepart of lion to left, head reverted / Stellate design within incuse square. SNG Kayhan 462-7. Near Extremely Fine.(1.17gr, 9mm.).
Provenance
Swiss private collection, acquired in 2012.
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