Details
LOT 3004
Macedon, Amphipolis AE 21mm. Circa 148-32/1 BC.
Laureate head of Apollo to right, bow and quiver over shoulder / ΑΜΦΙΠΟ-ΛΙΤΩΝ, bull butting to right. SNG ANS 113. Very Fine.(7.74gr, 21mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the German art market before 2000.
Private collection, South Germany.
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