Details
LOT 3538
Hellenistic to Roman Imperial PB Weight of 8 Drachms or Oktadrachm. 2nd century BC-2nd century AD.
Levantine Region. Large H in relief within linear square / Blank. Cf. CPAI III, 1, 287; Pondera Online 14862. Condition as seen. Square weight with raised and concave edges; tab broken away.(28.11gr, 39mm.).
Provenance
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s.
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LOT 3538
Hellenistic to Roman Imperial PB Weight of 8 Drachms or Oktadrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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