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LOT 3160
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Rome mint; struck AD 267-268. 5th officina. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head to right / DIANAE CONS AVG, doe walking to right, head reverted; Є in exergue. RIC V.1, 177 (sole reign); MIR 728b; RSC 154. Near Extremely Fine.(3.00gr, 21mm, 6h).
Provenance
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 3160
Gallienus BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
