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LOT 3200
Claudius II Gothicus BI Antoninianus. AD 268-270.
Mediolanum mint; struck AD 268-269. 1st officina. IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking to left, holding flower with right and raising robe with her left hand; P in exergue. RIC V.1, 168; MER-RIC 26 (temporary). Extremely Fine.(3.66gr, 21mm, 12h).
Provenance
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 3200
Claudius II Gothicus BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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