Details
LOT 3709
Anonymous Lead Tessera. 2nd-4th century AD.
Possibly Levante mint. Menorah / Uncertain object or monogram. Near Very Fine.(2.15gr, 17mm.).
Provenance
Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 3709
Anonymous Lead Tessera.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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