Details
LOT 3273
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima AE 'Minim'. Circa 2nd-3rd century CE.
Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche to right / Lion standing to right, scales above. Not in the standard references. Very Fine. Apparently unpublished and possibly unique.(1.52gr, 11mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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