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LOT 3330
Palmyrene, Palmyra AE Unit. 2nd-3rd century AD.
Doe standing to right, head to left, suckling a fawn / Bull standing to right, crescent above. Krzyzanowska, type X. Near Very Fine.(1.46gr, 11mm, 8h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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