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LOT 2737
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Lead Tessera with Fortuna Standing 2nd century A.D.
Obv: DP across centre. Rev: Fortuna (Tyche) standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Very fine.(1.47 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a North London gentleman.
Literature
Rostovtsev 2307; Ruggiero "I Piombi Antichi" 808-809.
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LOT 2737
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Lead Tessera with Fortuna Standing
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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