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LOT 3296
Group of Fifteen [15] Greek and Other Ancient AE Coins. 2nd century BC-4th century AD.
Various rulers and cities. Near Fine to Good Very Fine.(77gr total.).
Provenance
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
From a private collection, Switzerland; thence by descent.
From a private collection, since the late 1990s.
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LOT 3296
Group of Fifteen [15] Greek and Other Ancient AE Coins.
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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