Details
LOT 3143
Uncertain Emperor AE 26mm of Minor Asia. Circa 3rd century AD.
Uncertain Roman Provincial issue countermarked twice: male bust to right and large B in incuse circle. Fine.(9.23gr, 26mm.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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