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LOT 2931
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Rome mint; struck AD 267-268. 2nd officina. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head to right / LIBERO P CONS AVG, panther walking to left; B in exergue. RIC V.1 230 (sole reign); MIR 713b; RSC 586. Near Extremely Fine.(3.11gr, 21mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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