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LOT 3861
Constantius II BI Half-Maiorina. AD 351-355. Nicomedia mint.
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, helmeted soldier advancing left, spearing
fallen horseman leaning over horse with head turned to look back and reaching up, SMNB in exergue. RIC 96; LRBC 2309. Extremely Fine. With fine dark green patina.(2.52gr, 19mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
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Condition as seen.
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