Details
LOT 2731
Lydia, Tralleis AE 20mm. 2nd-1st century BC.
Uncertain magistrate. Laureate head of Zeus to right / Illegible inscription, eagle standing to right on thunderbolt, wings spread. Cf. GRPC 23 (ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ). Near Very Fine.(4.13gr, 20mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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