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LOT 9256456
Thrace, Apollonia Pontika AR Drachm. Late 5th-4th centuries BC.
Upright anchor; crayfish to left, A to right / Facing head of Medusa with tongue protruding and snakes as hair. Topalov, Apollonia p. 337, 7; HGC 3.2, 1323. Good Very Fine.(3.04gr, 13mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex Austran art market.
Property of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 9256456
Thrace, Apollonia Pontika AR Drachm.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£40 (EUR 46; USD 54) +BP*
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