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Details
LOT 3179
Group of Eight [8] BI Roman Antoniniani. 3rd century AD.
Various emperors. Fine to Good Very Fine.(20.92gr total.). [8]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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