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LOT 2344
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Gallia AE Sestertius 260 A.D.
Cologne mint. Obv: IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P AVG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: RESTITVTOR GALLIAR legend with emperor standing left resting on spear and raising kneeling figure of Gallia holding branch before; SC in exergue. Good very fine.(18.93 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
Sear 11058 variant (obverse legend).
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LOT 2344
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Gallia AE Sestertius
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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