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LOT 2623
Sicily, Kamarina AE Tetras or Trionkion. Circa 420-405 BC.
Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with wing / KAMA, owl standing to left, head facing, clutching lizard in talons; in exergue, three pellets (mark of value). CNS 33; SNG ANS 1229; HGC 2, 548. Very Fine.(2.66gr, 15mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market.
Property of a London antiquarian.
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