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LOT 2795
Philip I BI Tetradrachm of Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria. Struck AD 244 or 245.
ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄΒ, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Α, eagle with spread wings standing facing to right on palm frond, head to left and holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. RPC VIII Unassigned ID 29018; McAlee 895; Prieur 340. Near Extremely Fine.(11.75gr, 25mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Property of a Somerset, UK, private collector.
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LOT 2795
Philip I BI Tetradrachm of Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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