Details
LOT 3096
Minor Asia & Levante, PB Trial Strike(?). 2nd-1st century BC.
Incuse of jugate male bearded and wreathed(?) heads / Blank. Cf. Timeline Auctions, Auction 162, lot 3074. Condition as seen.(17.28gr, 23mm.).
Provenance
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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