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LOT 3711

Aurelian BI Antoninianus. AD 270-275. Rome mint.

IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing to right, holding wreath im right hand and palm over left shoulder; Γ(?) in exergue. Cf. RIC V.1 39. Very Fine.(4.02gr, 22mm, 6h.).

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Property of a London, UK, private collector.

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LOT 3711

Aurelian BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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