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LOT 2969
Kings of Cappadocia, Ariarathes III AE 20mm. Circa 230-220 BC. Tyana mint.
Head of Ariarathes III to right, wearing bashlyk / ΑΡΙA[..?], horseman galloping to right, brandishing spear; before, palm tree; monogram and TYANA(?) below. Simonetta -; HGC 7, -. Near Very Fine. Extremely rare; variety not in the standard references.(4.78gr, 20mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Property of a UK gallery.
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