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Three Antique African Metal Currency

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Three Antique African Metal Currency. One on stand.Sizes: 1) 7'' x 2.5'' x .5'' (18 x 6 x 1 cm); 2) 4'' x 7'' x 7'' (10 x 18 x 18 cm); 3) 16.5'' x 8.25'' x .75'' (42 x 21 x 2 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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Three Antique African Metal Currency

Name: Three Antique African Metal Currency
SKU: 114610167
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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