Details
LOT 3424
Group of Four [4] Nabataean AR Sela'-Drachms. 1st century AD.
Various types. Condition as seen.(15.51gr total.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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