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LOT 3130
Lucilla, Augusta AR Denarius. AD 164-182.
Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, circa AD 164-169. LVCILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right / VENVS VICTRIX, Venus Victrix standing to left, holding Victory and shield set on ground to right. RIC III 786 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 45-4d; RSC 89. Very Fine.(3.45gr, 18mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex Michael Trenerry, Truro, UK, 1980s.
Private North Country, UK, collection.
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LOT 3130
Lucilla, Augusta AR Denarius.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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