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LOT 2472
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Balbinus - Providentia AE Sestertius March-April 238 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG legend with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM legend with Providentia standing left holding rod and cornucopia, S - C in fields. Very fine.(18.44 grams, 31 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a European gentleman.
Literature
RIC 19, BMC 34, Sear 8499.
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LOT 2472
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Balbinus - Providentia AE Sestertius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
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