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LOT 3061
Troas, possibly Kebren (as Antiochia) PB Trial Strike. First part of 3rd century BC.
Male bearded head to left / Head of ram to right; above, trident to right, A below. For a similar bronze emission cf. BMC 40. Good Very Fine. Very rare Greek test strike.(11.53gr, 21mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
FootnotesIt has been suggested that such Greek lead test strikes were made by itinerant engravers in an effort to sell their services to cities that produced coins, much like modern coin patterns, which are made by artists to help officials visualise a coin before it is approved for production.
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LOT 3061
Troas, possibly Kebren (as Antiochia) PB Trial Strike.
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Very Fine. Very Rare.
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Very Fine. Test cut.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Very Fine. Chipped.
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
