Details
LOT 2772
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Irregular mint - Overstruck AE Sestertius 244-246 A.D.
Obv: IM CAES..., radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Overstruck on FELICITAS AVG, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Near very fine. Unusual.(23.61 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Essex, UK.
Footnotes
Overstruck on RIC v, 193.
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LOT 2772
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Irregular mint - Overstruck AE Sestertius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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