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LOT 3266
Aurelian BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Dated RY 5 (AD 273/4).
A K Λ ΔOM AVPHΛIANOC CЄB, laureate and cuirassed bust to right, seen from front / L Є (date) within laurel wreath. RPC X Unassigned ID 75716; Köln 3089; Dattari (Savio) 5469; K&G 106.49; Emmett 3961.5. Near Extremely Fine.(10.39gr, 22mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a UK gallery.
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LOT 3266
Aurelian BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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