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LOT 2981
Judaea, Procurators. Marcus Ambibulus AE Prutah. 9-12 CE.
Dated CY 41 (10/11 CE). KAICA-POC, grain ear / Palm tree; L ΜΑ (date) across fields. RPC II 4957; TJC 315; Sofaer 7; Hendin 1331. Very Fine.(2.03gr, 17mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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