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LOT 2734

Seleukid Empire, Antiochos I Soter AR Drachm. 281-261 BC.

Aï Khanoum; struck circa 280-271 BC. Diademed head to right / Horned and bridled horse's head to right; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] behind, [ΑΝ]ΤΙΟΧΟΥ below; Δ within circle before. SC 432.3; SMAK A1DH; HGC 9, 136. Very Fine.(3.79gr, 15mm, 6h.).

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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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LOT 2734

Seleukid Empire, Antiochos I Soter AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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