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LOT 2956
Karia, Mylasa AR Drachm. Circa 170-130 BC. Pseudo-Rhodian type.
Facing head of Helios, eagle superimposed to left / Rose with tendril and bud to right. Ashton, Mylasa 1ff; HNO 425; SNG Copenhagen 721. Near Extremely Fine. Amazing dark cabinet tone.(2.39gr, 16mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Ex Classical Numismatic Group (collector's envelope with two photogravures of both coin's sides included).
Property of a Middlesex, UK, antiquarian.
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