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LOT 2897
Caracalla AE 17mm of Cilbiani Superiores (Nicaea), Lydia. AD 198-217.
Struck circa AD 196-217. AY KAI M A ANTΩNIN-OC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / KIΛBIA-NΩN ANΩ, stag standing to right. Unpublished in the most references including GRPC Lydia. Near Very Fine. Unpublished and possibly unique.(2.48gr, 17mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2897
Caracalla AE 17mm of Cilbiani Superiores (Nicaea), Lydia.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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