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LOT 3067
Ionia, Phokaia AR Diobol. Circa 521-478 BC.
Head of nymph to left, wearing sakkos / Quadripartite incuse square. Klein 452; SNG Copenhagen 389-394 (as uncertain mint); SNG Kayhan 522. Extremely Fine. Well-centred; one of the most beautiful specimens and with attractive old cabinet toning.(1.26gr, 10mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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