Details
LOT 2988
Spain, Barskunes AR Denarius. Late 2nd century BC.
Bare head to right; Iberian BENKOTA behind / Warrior on horseback to right, holding sword; Iberian BASKUNES below. ACIP 1630; SNG BM Spain 904-7; CNH 10. Good Very Fine. Toned.(3.79gr, 18mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Private collection, France.
Private European collection.
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LOT 2988
Spain, Barskunes AR Denarius.
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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