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LOT 3697
Claudius II Gothicus BI Antoninianus. Struck AD 268-269. Mediolanum mint. 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.(3.91gr, 20mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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