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LOT 3703

Aureolus, Romano-Gallic Usurper BI Antoninianus. Struck in the name and types of Postumus, AD 268. Mediolanum mint. 1st officina.

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / FIDES EQVIT, Fides seated to left, holding patera and standard; P in exergue. RIC V.2 377 (Postumus); RIC V.4 454; Elmer 615; AGK 18b. Very Fine.(2.47gr, 18mm, 6h.).

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3703

Aureolus, Romano-Gallic Usurper BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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