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LOT 3731

Sicily, Syracuse AE 23mm. Struck in the name of Pyrrhos, King of Epeiros, circa 278-276 BC.

Wreathed head of Kore to right; rose(?) behind / Demeter seated slightly to right, holding grain ear and sceptre; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, ΠΥΡΡΟΥ to left. CNS 185; SNG ANS 836-41 var. (symbols); HGC 3.1, 269. Near Very Fine.(8.17gr, 23mm, 11h.).

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Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3731

Sicily, Syracuse AE 23mm.

Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)

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