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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 31764

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Coin type:Greek
Entered by:kerux   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 25 buyer responses)
Added on: Jul 26, 2008
State, City:Syria, Apameia
Coin: Bronze AE23
- Head of Zeus right
ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ/ΤΗΣΙΕΡΑΣ - ΚΑΙΑΣΥΛΟΥ/ΜΝΑ - Elephant standing right
Mint: (70-69 BC)
Wt./Size/Axis:7.50g / 23mm / -
Rarity:Rare
References:
  • BMC 20.234, 5
  • SG 5867
Acquisition/Sale:
For Sale: This coin is for sale. ($49.95)
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Notes:Jul 26, 08 - Better specimen brought $997.00 at auction. Link:
http://www.coinarchives.com/a/lotviewer.php?LotID=193186&AucID=250&Lot=7762

Apameia was an ancient city in Syria located in the valley of the Orontes. It was the birthplace of Posidonius, the ancient Greek scientist and teacher.


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