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LOT 3228
Galeria Valeria BI Nummus. AD 293-311.
Cyzicus mint; struck circa AD 309-310. 4th officina. GAL VAL-ERIA AVG, diademed and draped bust to right / VENERI V-ICTRICI, Venus standing to left, holding apple and drapery; Δ and star across fields, MKV in exergue. RIC VI 58. Near Very Fine.(5.96gr, 26mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 3228
Galeria Valeria BI Nummus.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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