Details
LOT 3725
Group of One Hundred [100] Late Roman Imperial AE Coins. 3rd-4th century AD.
Various emperors. Condition as seen.(239gr total.).
Provenance
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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LOT 3725
Group of One Hundred [100] Late Roman Imperial AE Coins.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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