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LOT 3138
Phoenicia, Sidon. Uncertain Ruler AR Thirty-Second Shekel. 5th century BC.
Phoenician galley to left before city wall with three towers; [in exergue, lion couchant to left] / King of Persia advancing to right, drawing bow, quiver over shoulder. Cf. HGC 10, 231 (Sakton). Good Fine.(0.36gr, 8mm, 10h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3138
Phoenicia, Sidon. Uncertain Ruler AR Thirty-Second Shekel.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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