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LOT 3050
Kings of Elymais, Kamnaskires V AR Tetradrachm. Circa 54-32 BC. Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint.
Diademed and draped bust to left, with pointed beard; star and anchor behind / Diademed and draped bust to left; degraded legend around, date off flan. van't Haaff Type 9.1.1-7; Alram 463. Near Extremely Fine.(14.21gr, 30mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market circa 2015.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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