Details
LOT 2761
Phoenicia. Byblos, Addirmilk & Iyyenael (?) AR 1/16 Shekel. Circa 348-332 BC.
Two hoplites, holding shields, on galley to left, prow ending in lion's head; below, hippocamp to left / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. HGC 10, 137. Very Fine.(0.60gr, 9mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 2761
Phoenicia. Byblos, Addirmilk & Iyyenael (?) AR 1/16 Shekel.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Condition as seen.
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