![Group of Nine [9] Roman Imperial AE Sestertii.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/218069(1).jpg "Group of Nine [9] Roman Imperial AE Sestertii.")
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LOT 3200
Group of Nine [9] Roman Imperial AE Sestertii. 2nd-3rd century AD.
Various emperors. Fair to Good Fine.(283gr total.). [9]
Provenance
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent.
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