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LOT 3272
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima AE 'Minim'. Circa 2nd century AD.
Head of Hercules to right, wearing taenia / Boar to right. Cf. Hamburger, Caesarea 36-51. Very Fine.(1.29gr, 11mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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