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LOT 2699
Mysia, Parion AR Hemidrachm. Circa 350-300 BC.
ΠΑ-ΡΙ, bull standing to left, head reverted; below, grain ear to right / Gorgoneion. SNG Arikantürk -; SNG BN 1373-6. Near Extremely Fine. Lightly toned with hints of golden iridescence around the devices.(2.38gr, 14mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the collection of Dr Hans Maag.
Ex Auktion GM 79, 1996, 174.
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