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Details
LOT 3781
Group of Six [6] Judaean AE Coins. Circa 1st century BC-1st century AD.
Various types. Near Fine to Near Very Fine.(9.67gr total.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
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