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LOT 2942
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Rome mint; struck AD 265-267. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / SECVRIT PERPET, Securitas standing facing, head to left, legs crossed, leaning on column with left arm and holding sceptre with right hand. RIC V.1 516 (Mediolanum, sole reign); MIR 591w; RSC 962. Good Very Fine. Almost complete original silvering.(4.58gr, 23mm, 7h.).
Provenance
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 2942
Gallienus BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
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