Details
LOT 2927
Mysia, Parion AR Drachm. 5th century BC.
Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue / Irregular pattern within quadripartite incuse square. SNG BnF 1351-2; SNG von Aulock -. Near Very Fine.(4.92gr, 17mm). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From an old UK collection;
From the collection of a London antiquarian.
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