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LOT 3473
Judaea. Procurators, Valerius Gratus AE Prutah. Dated RY 3 of Tiberius (16/7 CE). Jerusalem mint.
In the name of Julia Augusta (Livia). IOVΛIA in two lines within wreath with large central jewel / Three lilies in bloom; [L] Γ (date) across field. RPC I 4961; Meshorer 321; Hendin 6364. Near Very Fine. Edge chipped.(1.66gr, 16mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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