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LOT 2928
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Antioch mint; struck AD 266-267. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / LVNA LVCIF, Luna Lucifera walking to right, holding torch; PXV in exergue. RIC V.1 609 (Asia, sole reign); MIR 1665k; RSC 599. Extremely Fine. Fully intact silvering.(4.33gr, 22mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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