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LOT 3840
Licinius II as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 317-320. Alexandria mint.
D N VAL LIC LICINIVS NOB C. laureate and cuirassed bust of Licinius II as Caesar to left, holding mappa in his right hand and sceptre in his left / IOVI CONSER-VATORI CAESS, crescent and B across field, Jupiter standing front, head to left, holding globe and leaning on sceptre, SMAL in exergue. RIC 25. Extremely Fine. With a fine dark patina and some silvering.(3.75gr, 21mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
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LOT 3840
Licinius II as Caesar BI Nummus.
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$67 - 94 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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From London Ancient Coins Ltd, 17 February 2016, no.33.
