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LOT 2957
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Rome mint; struck AD 267-268. 5th officina. IMP GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head to right / DIANAE CONS AVG, deer standing to right, head reverted; Є in exergue. RIC V.2 176 (sole reign); MIR 728z; RSC 153. Near Extremely Fine.(3.63gr, 21mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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