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 View CategoriesHome > Catalog > |Greek Coins| > |Archaic Origins| > GA86886Uncertain (Ionia or Aegean Islands?), c. 550 - 450 B.C. We received this coin attributed to Kythnos, Cyclades Islands, Greece, but neither the boar's head nor the incuse punch share the same style with specimens from Kythnos known to Forum. The origin of this coin is uncertain. If it is a great rarity of high value, please let us know so we can raise the price before you buy it (just kidding, go ahead, buy it).
GA86886. Silver tetartemorion, VF, centered, toned, porous, uncertain mint, weight 0.153g, maximum diameter 5.2mm, c. 550 - 450 B.C.; obverse boar head right; reverse incuse square; very rare; SOLD
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