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LOT 3118
Judaea. Procurators, Valerius Gratus AE Prutah. 15-26 CE.
Jerusalem mint. In the names of Tiberius and Julia Augusta (Livia). Dated RY 11 of Tiberius (24/5 CE). TIB KAICAP in three lines within wreath / Palm frond; IOY-ΛIA and L IA (date) across field. RPC I 4966; Meshorer 329; Hendin 6369. Very Fine.(2.20gr, 15mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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