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LOT 2791
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gallienus - Fortuna Billon Antoninianus 260-261 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG legend with radiate bust right. Rev: FORTVNA REDVX legend with Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia; Ϟ in right field. Good very fine.(3.75 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by a dealer ticket.
Literature
RIC V(i), 193; Sear 10219.
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LOT 2791
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gallienus - Fortuna Billon Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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