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LOT 2736
Seleukid Empire, Antiochos III AE 15mm. 222-187 BC.
Sardeis mint. Laureate head of Apollo to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Apollo, testing arrow, standing to left, leaning on tripod to right. SC 983.6; HGC 9, 518. Very Fine.(3,84gr, 15mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 2736
Seleukid Empire, Antiochos III AE 15mm.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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