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LOT 2750
Seleukis and Pieria, Chalkis ad Libanon AE 19mm. 40-36 BC.
ΛΥΣΑΝΙΑΣ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ (Lysanias, tetrarch and archiereus). Pseudo-autonomous issue. Diademed head to right; ΠΤΟ monogram beneath chin / ΛΥΣΑΝΙΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing to left, resting upon shield set on ground; ΦΑ monogram to right. Herman 12; RPC I 4770; Sofaer 40; HGC 9, 1449. Near Very Fine.(4.71gr, 19mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 2750
Seleukis and Pieria, Chalkis ad Libanon AE 19mm.
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
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