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LOT 2909
Herennius Etruscus, as Caesar, AR Antoninianus. AD 250-251.
Rome mint. Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, radiate and draped bust to right / PIETAS AVGG, Mercury standing facing, head to left, holding purse and caduceus. RIC IV 142b (Decius); RSC 11. Good Very Fine.(2.88gr, 21mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
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