Details
LOT 3698
Group of Five [5] Roman Imperial BI Antoniniani. 3rd century AD.
Various emperors. Condition as seen.(19.10gr total.).
Provenance
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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