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Electrotype: Aiolis, Aigai AR Tetradrachm. Unknown maker, likely British Museum electrotype. Circa 151-143 BC. Stephanophoric type. Wreathed head of Apollo Smintheos to right, bow and quiver over shoulder / Zeus standing to left, holding eagle and sceptre; AIΓAIEΩN to right, monogram to left; all within oak wreath. Head, Guide -; for prototype, cf. BMC 9, PL. XVIII, 4. 22.00g, 34mm, 12h. Condition as seen. From a private English collection; Ex Derek Aldred Collection.