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LOT 3106
Helena, Augusta BI Nummus. AD 324-328/30.
Antioch mint; struck AD 327-329. 2nd officina. FL HELENA AVGVSTA, diademed and mantled bust to right / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Securitas standing facing, head to left, lowering branch and raising robe with right hand; •SMANTB in exergue. RIC VII 82. Good Very Fine.(3.26gr, 19mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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