Details
LOT 3517
Anonymous AE Uncia. Circa 217-215 BC. Rome mint.
Head of Roma to left, wearing crested Attic helmet; behind, pellet (mark of value) / ROMA, prow of galley to right, superstructure decorated with club; below, pellet (mark of value). Crawford 38/6; RBW 98; Sydenham 86. Near Very Fine.(11.44gr, 25mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3517
Anonymous AE Uncia.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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