LOT 3009
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. Good Fine.(0.56gr, 10mm, 6h.).
ProvenancePrivate collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 3009
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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Various mints and dates. 15.13gr total.
Condition as seen.
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Very Fine.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Spain. Castulo AE Unit. Late 2nd century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
