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LOT 2765
Phoenicia, Sidon 'Abdamon' AR 1/16 Shekel. Circa 425-407 BC.
Galley to left before turreted city wall, lion in exergue / Persian king standing to right and firing bow. Cf. HGC 10, 230. Good Fine.(0.70gr, 10mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 2765
Phoenicia, Sidon 'Abdamon' AR 1/16 Shekel.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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