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LOT 9255783
Phrygia, Kolossai AE 15mm. Late 2nd-1st century BC.
Radiate head of Helios to right / ΚΟΛΟΣ-ΣΗΝΩΝ, lyre. BMC -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG München -; SNG Tübingen -; SNG von Aulock -; Leu Numismatic AG, Web Auction 20, 1309 (hammer: 379 GBP). Very Fine. Extremely rare; apparently the third known example.(3.06gr, 15mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 9255783
Phrygia, Kolossai AE 15mm.
Estimate £60 - 80€69 - 93 (for guidance only)$80 - 107 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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