Details
LOT 2978
Aureolus, Romano-Gallic Usurper BI Antoninianus. AD 268-269.
Mediolanum mint. Struck in the name and types of Postumus, AD 268. 1st officina. IMP POSTVMVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus to right / FIDES EQVIT, Fides seated to left, holding patera and standard; P in exergue. RIC -; Cunetio 2480; Elmer 612. Good Very Fine.(2.05gr, 18mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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