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Mast-step Coins in Roman Ships: Votive Offerings to Isis Pelagia?

Monedas en la carlinga de las embarcaciones romanas: ¿ofrendas votivas a Isis Pelagia?

罗马船桅座硬币:献给伊希斯·佩拉吉亚的祭品?

羅馬船桅座硬幣:獻給伊希斯•佩拉吉亞的祭品?

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Pages 106-121 | Received 03 Nov 2021, Accepted 21 Mar 2023, Published online: 05 May 2023

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