Details
LOT 2662
Thrace, Chersonesos AR Hemidrachm. Circa 386-338 BC.
Forepart of lion to right, head reverted / Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet over AΓ monogram and Θ (or shield) in opposite quarters. McClean -; HGC 3.2, 1437; Weber 2430. Very Fine.(2.33gr, 13mm.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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