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LOT 3045
Pontos, Amisos AE 29mm. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 90-85 BC.
Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet / Perseus standing facing, holding harpa and Medusa's head; Medusa's body at his feet, monogram of MET to left, monogram of ZEA to right. HGC 7, 238. Near Very Fine.(18.14gr, 29mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the German art market before 2000.
Private collection, South Germany.
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LOT 3045
Pontos, Amisos AE 29mm.
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
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