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LOT 3041

Kings of Bosporos, Rheskouporis V and Constantine I AE Stater. Dated Bosporan Era 624(?) (AD 327/8).

BACIΛЄധC P[...]OC, diademed and draped bust of Rheskouporis V to right; trident before / Laureate and draped bust of Constantine I to right; eagle on globe before, holding wreath in beak, Δ(?)KX (date) below. Cf. MacDonald 683/1. Very Fine.(7.47gr, 20mm, 12h.).

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3041

Kings of Bosporos, Rheskouporis V and Constantine I AE Stater.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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