Details
LOT 2993
Sicily, Himera AE Hemilitron or Hexonkion. Circa 415-409 BC.
Head of nymph to left; six pellets (mark of value) to left / Six pellets (mark of value) within wreath. CNS 35; HGC 2, 479. Very Fine.(4.13gr, 20mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2993
Sicily, Himera AE Hemilitron or Hexonkion.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$40 - 54 (for guidance only)
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