Details
LOT 4515
Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD. Levante or Egypt mint.
Menorah / Blank. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. Near Very Fine.(3.15gr, 12mm.).
Provenance
Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 4515
Anonymous Lead Seal.
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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