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Details
LOT 3793
Group of Five [5] Sasanian Kingdom AR Drachms. 5th century AD.
Various mints. Very Fine.(21.28gr total.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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