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LOT 9255652
Mysia, Lampsakos AR Diobol. Circa 390-330 BC.
Janiform female head with circular earring; below, dolphin / ΛA-M-Ψ, head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; all within shallow incuse square. Baldwin Lampsakos pl. 6, 12; SNG BnF 1194. Near Very Fine.(1.22gr, 11mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Acquired on UK art market.
Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
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LOT 9255652
Mysia, Lampsakos AR Diobol.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$40 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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