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LOT 3179
Ionia, Miletos AR Diobol. Late 6th-early 5th century BC.
Forepart of lion to right, head reverted / Stellate design within incuse square. SNG Kayhan 476-482; SNG Ashmolean 943-960. Good Very Fine.(1.01gr, 9mm.).
Provenance
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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