Details
LOT 3078
Pamphylia, Aspendos AR Stater. 5th century BC. Contemporary imitation(?)
Warrior advancing to right, holding shield and spear / Triskeles(?). Near Very Fine. Numerous test cuts.(9.53gr, 20mm, 9h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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