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Ken Dorney Auction 4  2 Mar 2018
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Lot 33

Estimate: 450 USD
Price realized: 270 USD
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Kings of Galatia, Amyntas, 36 - 25 BCrnAE19, 3.86 grams, Uncertain mint in Galatia, Pisidia, or LykaoniarnObverse: Draped bust of Artemis right with portrait of Cleopatra VII right, bow and quiver over shoulder.rnReverse: Stag standing right.rnRPC3503 // SNGFrance2365-70 // HGC7,784rnrnIn 37 or 36 BC Marc Antony gave Galatia to Amyntas and on this unusual series of coins we see that the celators have given Artemis the portrait of Cleopatra of Egypt, most likely to honor Antony and Cleopatra for their 'generosity' and to confirm their alliance. Superb green patina.
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