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LOT 2653
Thrace, Ainos AR Diobol. Circa 458/7-455/4 BC.
Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos / A-I, kerykeion within incuse square. May, Ainos 34-6; McClean 3810; HGC 3.2, 1273. Good Very Fine. Toned.(1.33gr, 9mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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