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LOT 2467
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Salonina - Vesta AE Antoninianus 260-268 A.D.
Wife of Gallienus, Milan mint. Obv: SALONINA AVG legend with draped bust right with crescent behind shoulders. Rev: VESTA legend with Vesta standing left holding patera and sceptre; S in right field. Extremely fine.(2.19 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by old dealer ticket.
Literature
RIC V(i) 68; see Sear 10663 (different mint) for type.
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LOT 2467
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Salonina - Vesta AE Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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