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LOT 2984
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.(1.81gr, 16mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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