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LOT 3253
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 260-269.
Contemporary imitation from an irregular mint. IMP C POSTVM[...], radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / P M TR P IIII COS III P P, Mars walking to right, holding spear and trophy. For prototype cf. RIC V.2 57 (Lugdunum). Very Fine.(3.30gr, 19mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman; collector's ticket included.
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From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).
