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Lydia, Sardes AE 17mm.
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LOT 3887

Lydia, Sardes AE 17mm. After 133 BC.

ΙΠΠΟΝΕΙΚΟΣ (Hipponeikos), magistrate. Unbearded, laureate head of Herakles to right, lionskin knotted around neck / ΣAΡΔIANΩN IΠΠΟΝΕ[Ι]-ΚΟΣ, Apollo, naked, standing to left, holding raven and laurel branch, all within laurel wreath. GRPC Lydia 88 corr. (ΙΠΠΕΝΕΙΚΟΣ). Very Fine, Very rare magistrate's name.(5.52gr, 17mm, 1h.).

Provenance

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

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Very Rare Magistrate's Name

LOT 3887

Lydia, Sardes AE 17mm.

Estimate £20 - 40€23 - 46 (for guidance only)$27 - 54 (for guidance only)

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