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LOT 3430
Judaea, Procurators. Marcus Ambibulus AE Prutah. 9-12 CE.
Jerusalem mint. In the name of Caesar (Augustus). Dated RY 39 of Augustus (8/9 CE). KAICA-PO[C], grain ear / Palm tree; L Λθ (date) across fields. RPC II 4955; TJC 313; Sofaer 3-5; Hendin GBC 6, 6358; GBC 5, 1329. Near Extremely Fine.(1.94gr, 16mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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