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LOT 3132
Otacilia Severa, Augusta AE Sestertius. AD 244-249.
Rome mint. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust to right / CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated to left, holding patera with right hand and double cornucopiae with left; S C in exergue. RIC IV 203a (Philip I); Cohen 10. Very Fine.(22.70gr, 30mm, 12h).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3132
Otacilia Severa, Augusta AE Sestertius.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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