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LOT 9256779
Kings of Cappadocia. Archelaos AE Unit. Dated year 53 (AD 17/18). Caesarea mint.
Cuirassed and helmeted bust of Athena right; to right, owl / ΚΑΙΣΑ-ΡΕΙΑΣ, shield and spear; ΝΓ (date) below. RPC I, 3617; Ganschow 31. Near Very Fine. Very rare; only four specimens cited in RPC Online.(3.80gr, 16mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 9256779
Kings of Cappadocia. Archelaos AE Unit.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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