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LOT 3374
Allectus, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 293-296.
'C' (Camulodunum?) mint. IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing facing, head to left, holding globe in her right hand and cornucopia in her left. RIC V.2 108; Webb 164. Extremely Fine. Well struck in attractive dark olive-green patina.(4.41gr, 22mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).
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