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LOT 2925
Kings of Paeonia, Patraos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 335-315 BC. Astibos or Damastion mint.
Laureate head of Apollo to right / Π-OΑ-P-ΤΑΥ (sic), Paeonian horseman, wearing crested helmet and full armor, galloping to right and spearing fallen enemy, who defends himself with a shield on his left arm. SNG ANS - (none with this legend); SNG Copenhagen 1390; Paeonian Hoard pl. 9, 490. Extremely Fine. Attractive old cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence around the devices. Well centred.(12.70gr, 25mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Ex UBS Gold & Numismatics, Auction 82, 20 January 2009, lot 255 (company's ticket included).
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LOT 2925
Kings of Paeonia, Patraos AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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