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LOT 2783
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gordian - Venus AR Denarius 240 A.D.
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding helmet and sceptre, leaning on shield. Good very fine.(2.87 grams, 20 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000.
Literature
RIC 131, Cohen-RSC 347.
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LOT 2783
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gordian - Venus AR Denarius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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