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LOT 3115
Kings of Characene, Maga (?), son of Attambelos (?) AE Tetradrachm. Circa AD 195-215. Charax-Spasinu mint.
Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing tiara; before, legend in Aramaic / Bearded head to right; around, legend in Aramaic. Cf. Klose & Müseler 7/15; Alram 510; BMC p. 305, 1-43. Near Very Fine.(12.26gr, 23mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3115
Kings of Characene, Maga (?), son of Attambelos (?) AE Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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