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LOT 2697
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Caracalla - Venus AR Antoninianus 213-217 A.D.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, resting elbow on shield set on helmet. Extremely fine. Scarce.(5.14 grams, 23 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a private Norwich, UK, collector.
Literature
RIC 311c, RSC 608a, Sear (1988) 1912.
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LOT 2697
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Caracalla - Venus AR Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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