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LOT 2931
Philip II BI Tetradrachm of Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria. AD 247-249.
Struck 248-249. ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄΒ, radiate head to right / ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ, eagle standing to right with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA S C in two lines below. RPC VIII Unassigned ID 29174; McAlee 1061 var. (eagle standing to left); Prieur 453. Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.(12.50gr, 26mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2931
Philip II BI Tetradrachm of Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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