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LOT 2966
Gallienus Bi Antoninianus. Imitative specimen after the Rome mint issues of AD 267-268.
GALLIEN[VS A]VG, radiate head to right / [APOLLINI] COS AVG, griffin to left; L in exergue. For prototype, cf. RIC V.1 166 (sole reign); cf. MIR 718b; cf. RSC 76. Very Fine.(2.22gr, 20mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Aelia Flaccilla AE 12mm. AD 378-383. Heraclea mint. 1st officina.
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Very Fine.
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Very Fine.
Ex Dorchester Hoard. Ex BA Seaby Limited, circa 1975.
