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LOT 2664
Thrace, Mesambria AR Diobol. 4th century BC.
Crested helmet facing / M-E-T-A within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37-94; HGC 3, 1560. Near Extremely Fine.(1.21gr, 10mm.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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