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LOT 2412
Ancient Greek Coins - Mixed Silver Drachm Group [6] Circa 4th-1st century B.C.
Group comprising: mixed silver issues and types including. About very fine.(22.92 grams total.). [6, No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer.
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