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LOT 3032
Macrianus, Usurper BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. AD 260-261.
Dated RY 1 (AD 260/1). Α Κ Τ Φ ΙΟΥΝ ΜΑΚΡΙΑΝΟϹ Є ϹЄΒ, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / Eagle standing to left, wings spread, holding wreath in beak; L A (date) in left field. Köln 3011; Dattari (Savio) 5380; K&G 94.1; Emmett 3785.1. Very Fine.(10.91gr, 22mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3032
Macrianus, Usurper BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
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