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LOT 3665

Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 261. Mediolanum mint. "Legionary series" issue. 2nd emission.

GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / LEG II ITAL VI P VI F, she-wolf standing to right, head facing, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus). RIC V 329; MIR 36, 992n; RSC 472. Very Fine. Rare.(3.93gr, 21mm, 6h.).

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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Rare 'Legio II Italica' Issue

LOT 3665

Gallienus BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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