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Kings of the Bosporos, Rheskouporis IV, with Philip I BI Stater.
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LOT 3157

Kings of the Bosporos, Rheskouporis IV, with Philip I BI Stater. Dated 544 BE (AD 247/8).

BACIΛЄധC PHCKOVΠOPIΔ, diademed head of Rheskouporis to right / Laureate head of Philip I to right; club before, ΔMΦ (date) below. RPC VIII Online Unassigned ID 3312; MacDonald 606. Very Fine. Some delamination to reverse.(7.07gr, 20mm, 2h.).

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Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3157

Kings of the Bosporos, Rheskouporis IV, with Philip I BI Stater.

Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)

Current bid: £5 +BP*
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