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LOT 3255
Phoenicia. Byblos, 'Aynel (Enylos) AR 1/16 Shekel. Circa 350-326 BC.
Galley to left, containing two hoplites with helmets and round shields; hippocamp to left below / Lion attacking bull to left; legend in Phoenician above. E&E-B Group IV.4.2; HGC 10, 139. Good Fine.(0.84gr, 11mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 3255
Phoenicia. Byblos, 'Aynel (Enylos) AR 1/16 Shekel.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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