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LOT 3397
Carausius and Allectus AE Antoniniani Group. 286-296 AD.
Mixed group comprising: three Carausius Antoniniani of various issues, a London mint Allectus Antoninianus, and an Allectus Quinarius minted at Colchester. Fine - Good Fine.(16.09gr total, 19-22mm). [5, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found in Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
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