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LOT 3146
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Mediolanum mint. 1st officina. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust to right, slight drapery on far shoulder / ORIE-NS AVG, Sol standing facing, head to left, raising his right hand and holding whip in left; P in exergue. RIC V.1 494; MIR 1211e; RSC 685a. Very Fine.(3.84gr, 21mm, 12h).
Provenance
From a London collection, 1990s.
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LOT 3146
Gallienus BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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