Details
LOT 3576
Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Levante or Egypt mint. Menorah, Etrog(?) to right / Blank. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. Near Very Fine.(2.66gr, 14mm.).
Provenance
Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 3576
Anonymous Lead Seal.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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