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LOT 2367
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Billon AR Antoninianus 259-268 A.D.
Cologne mint. Obv: radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right with IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG legend. Rev: galley with sail sailing right over waves, with oarsmen with LAETITIA, AVG in exergue. Good very fine with a softer reverse. Scarce.(3.78 grams.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
RIC V-II 73 (Lyons); cf Sear 10958 (Cologne).
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LOT 2367
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Billon AR Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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