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LOT 3665
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. Struck AD 264-265. Antioch mint.
GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / MINERVA AVG, Minerva standing to right, holding shield and spear; palm in exergue. RIC V 651; MIR 36, 1634d; RSC 632. Extremely Fine. Fully silvered.(3.41gr, 21mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From London Ancient Coins Ltd, 17 February 2016, no.33.
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LOT 3665
Gallienus BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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