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LOT 2982
Claudius II Gothicus BI Antoninianus. AD 268-270.
Rome mint; struck circa September 268 - end 269. 9th officina. IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter standing to left, holding thunderbolt with right hand and sceptre with left. RIC V.1 54; MER-RIC 252 (temporary). Good Very Fine.(3.29gr, 21mm, 4h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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