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LOT 3259

Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.

Galley to left, containing two hoplites with helmets and round shields; hippocamp to left below / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. HGC 10, 139. Near Very Fine.(0.75gr, 10mm, 4h.).

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Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.

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LOT 3259

Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel.

Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)

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