Details
LOT 2982
Judaea, Procurators. Marcus Ambibulus AE Prutah. 9-12 CE.
Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 39 of Augustus (8/9 CE). In the name of Caesar (Augustus). KAICA-POC, grain ear / Palm tree with dates; [L] ΛΘ (date) across field. RPC I 4955; Meshorer 313; Hendin 6358. Very Fine.(2.50gr, 17mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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