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LOT 3188
Group of Three [3] Late Roman Imperial AE Coins. 4th century AD.
Comprising bronze coins of: Constantius II (AD 337-361); Magnentius (AD 350-353), and Julian II (AD 360-363). Very Fine to Near Extremely Fine.(11.16gr total, 20-21mm,). [3]
Provenance
Property of a private Norwich, UK, collector.
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