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LOT 3171
Numerian BI Antoninianus. AD 283-284.
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 283. 3rd officina. IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / M[ARS] VICTOR, Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear and trophy; C in right field. RIC V.2 386; Cohen 24. Very Fine. Rare.(3.76gr, 22mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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