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LOT 3602
World Coins - Group of Five [5] AR Dirhams of Umayyad Caliphate. Circa AD 635-735.
Various rulers. Good Very Fine to Extremely Fine.(14.14gr total.). [5]
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3602
World Coins - Group of Five [5] AR Dirhams of Umayyad Caliphate.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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