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LOT 3232
Maximinus II BI Nummus. AD 310-313.
Antioch mint; struck AD 312. 1st officina. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate head to right / SOLI INVICTO, Sol in long robe, standing facing, head to left, with hand raised and other holding head of Serapis; A in left field, star in right field, ANT in exergue. RIC VI 167b. Near Very Fine.(4.48gr, 21mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 3232
Maximinus II BI Nummus.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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