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Details
LOT 3193
Aureolus, Romano-Gallic Usurper BI Antoninianus. AD 267-268.
Mediolanum mint. In the name of Postumus. Struck AD 268. IMP POSTVMVS [AVG], radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS EQVIT, Mars walking to right, holding spear with right and shield with left hand; T below. RIC V.2 388; C. 441; Mairat 506. Very Fine - Good Very Fine. Some silvering remaining.(2.75gr, 20mm, 6h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, collector;
Collector's ticket included.
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