Details
LOT 2901
Western Asia Minor, uncertain mint (in Karia?) AR Hemiobol. Circa 5th century BC.
Head of bull or cow to left / Rough incuse square. Apparently unpublished: cf. Roma E-95, 253; cf. CNG E-170, 990 (Karia, Obol). Very Fine.(0.28gr, 6mm.).
Provenance
Swiss private collection, acquired in 1992.
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LOT 2901
Western Asia Minor, uncertain mint (in Karia?) AR Hemiobol.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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