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LOT 2684
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Barbarous Imitation - Galley AE Sestertius 259-268 A.D.
For host coin: Obv: IMP CM CASS LAT POSTVMVS PF AVG legend with draped bust right. Rev: LAETITIA legend above galley sailing right; AVG in exergue. Fine.(8.51 grams, 28 mm.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
A locally made contemporary forgery or imitation, for the host coin: RIC V-II Lyons 143; Sear 11049.
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LOT 2684
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Barbarous Imitation - Galley AE Sestertius
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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