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LOT 2872
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Aureolus - Concordia AE Antoninianus 268 A.D.
Struck by Aureolus in the name of Postumus at Mediolanum mint. Obv: IMP POSTVMVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus right. Rev: CONCORD EQVIT, Concordia standing left, holding patera and rudder; prow of galley to left; S in exergue. Very fine.(2.85 grams, 19 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Literature
RIC V-2 373.
Footnotes
Struck by Aureolus, a general of cavalry revolted against Gallienus, who sieged him in the city of Mediolanum (Milan) where these coins were struck.
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LOT 2872
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Aureolus - Concordia AE Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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