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LOT 3159
Aurelian BI Antoninianus. AD 270-275.
Mediolanum mint; struck AD 270-271. 2nd officina. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / [DAC]IA FELIX, Dacia standing to left, holding long staff, surmounted by ass's head; S in exergue. RIC V.1 108; MER-RIC 1383 (temporary); Cohen 73. Good Very Fine. Some original silvering remaining. Rare.(3.36gr, 19mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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