Details
LOT 3772
Vandals, Uncertain AE Nummus. 5th century AD.
Bust to right / Monogram(?) within wreath. Cf. BMC Vandals pl. 4. Near Very Fine.(0.56gr, 9mm.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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