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LOT 3000

Phoenicia, Berytus AE 9mm. AD 218-222. Pseudo-autonomous issue.

CO-L, Marsyas standing to left and holding wineskin / BER above prow to right. RPC III 3858; BMC 27-35. Near Very Fine.(0.50gr, 9mm, 8h.).

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Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.

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LOT 3000

Phoenicia, Berytus AE 9mm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

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