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LOT 3706

Group of Ten [10] AE Barbaric Imitations of Roman Imperial Antoniniani. 3rd century AD.

Various types. Condition as seen.(24.12gr total.).

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3706

Group of Ten [10] AE Barbaric Imitations of Roman Imperial Antoniniani.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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