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LOT 3130
Macedon, Skione AE 19mm. Circa 400-350 BC.
Male head to right, wearing tainia / Corinthian helmet to right. Cf. AMNG III/2, 7; HGC 3, 681. Near Very Fine.(5.03gr, 19mm, 7h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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