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Didrachm, about 210-185 BC. AR 5.25 g. Facing head of Helios, slightly turned to the r. Rev. KNI Forepart of lion r., behind, rose with two buds; below, DIOKLHS. BMC 94,74. Pozzi 2600 ( this specimen ). SNG Lockett 2901 ( this specimen ).
Rare and with incredible pedigree . Nice old cabinet toning. Extremely fine Provenance: Prof. S. Pozzi; R.C. Lockett; O.H. Knoepke and F. Pipito collections and auctions Naville & Cie., Geneva I (Luzern 1921), 2600; Glendining & Co., Ltd., London - The celebrated Collection of Coins formed by the late R.C. Lockett, Esq. Part XII / Greek IV - February 21-23, 1961, 2376; Glendining's, London - A.H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd., London Dec. 10, 1986, 296; Superior Galleries, Beverly Hills Dec. 12-14,1987, 454; Bank Leu AG, Zürich 53 (1991), 104.