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LOT 9254973
Sicily, Syracuse AE 19mm. Roman rule, after 212 BC.
Laureate head of Zeus to right / Victory driving biga to right; [ΣYP]AKOΣI[Ω]N around. CNS 229; cf. SNG ANS 1072-5. Very Fine.(6.43gr, 19mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.
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LOT 9254973
Sicily, Syracuse AE 19mm.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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