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Ancient Greek drachm from Koson, Olbia mint, circa mid-1st century BC, AR metal, 18 mm and 3.83 g, obverse Artemis bust on a Macedonian shield, reverse oak wreath with ΚΟΣΩΝ / ΔΡΟΥΕΙΣ and club, provenance Auktionshaus München, condition very fine with a slight patina.

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Koson. Drachm diameter 18 mm (3.83 g).
Mid 1st century BCE. Mint Olbia.
Obverse: Bust of Artemis on a Macedonian shield, right.
Reverse: Oak wreath with inscription ΚΟΣΩΝ / ΔΡΟΥΕΙΣ and a club, left; bundle of lightning bolts.
Fischer-Bossert, Koson Type A; RPC I, -.

Condition: Fine toning, very fine

Provenance: Auction House Munich

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