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LOT 9255788
Phrygia, Toriaion AE 20mm. 2nd-1st century BC. ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ (Demetrios), magistrate
Laureate head of Zeus to right / TOPIAIT, eagle standing to right on thunderbolt, with kerykeion over his left shoulder, ΔΗΜΗΤ[Ρ] below. Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département Monnaies, Médailles et Antiques, Fonds Général 284 corr. (misdescribed as Amorion, Phrygia). Very Fine. The second known example of an exceedingly rare mint.(7.76gr, 20mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 9255788
Phrygia, Toriaion AE 20mm.
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$400 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 201) +BP*
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