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LOT 3256
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 260-269.
Treveri mint; struck AD 262-263. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / MONETA AVG, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC V.2 75 (Lugdunum) and 315 (Colonia Agrippinensis); RSC 199a. Near Extremely Fine.(3.37gr, 20mm, 8h.).
Provenance
Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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