Details
LOT 3153
Anonymous Lead Tessera. Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Fortuna standing to left, holding cornucopiae and rudder / DP. Rostowzew 2307; CNG e341, 333. Very Fine.(1.35g, 12mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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