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Details
LOT 3284
Group of Two [2] AE Byzantine Trachea. 13th-14th century AD.
Various emperors. Very Fine.(4.56gr total.). [2]
Provenance
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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