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LOT 3939
Tiberius III (Apsimar) AE 40 Nummi of Follis. Dated RY 1 (AD 698/9). Constantinople mint. Uncertain officina.
Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding transverse spear and shield / Large M, cross above; date across field; officina letter below, CON in exergue. SB 1366. Near Very Fine. Overstruck on uncertain type.(4.10gr, 26mm, 7h.).
Provenance
From an early 20th century collection.
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
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LOT 3939
Tiberius III (Apsimar) AE 40 Nummi of Follis.
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 69 (for guidance only)$54 - 80 (for guidance only)
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