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LOT 3191
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 260-269.
Treveri mint; struck AD 261. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / HERC DEVSONIENSI, Hercules standing to right, leaning on club, holding bow and lion's skin. RIC V.2 64 (Lugdunum). Good Very Fine.(4.08gr, 21mm, 6h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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