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LOT 2928
Philip I BI Tetradrachm of Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria. AD 244-249.
Struck AD 247. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄB, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCIAC YΠΑ ΤΟ Γ, eagle with spread wings standing to left, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA S C in two lines below. RPC VIII online ID 29006; McAlee 923; Prieur 373. Extremely Fine.(12.82gr, 27mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2928
Philip I BI Tetradrachm of Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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