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LOT 2968
Judaea, Herodians. Herod II Archelaus AE Prutah. 4 BCE-6 CE.
Jerusalem mint. [EΘNAPΧOY], crested helmet with cheek straps / [HPധΔOY], bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left. RPC I 4917; TJC 73; Hendin GBC 6, 6227; Hendin GBC 5, 1196. Very Fine.(2.31gr, 17mm, 11h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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