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LOT 3152
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 / HERC PACIFERO, Hercules standing to left, holding olive branch, club and lion skin. RIC V.2 67 (Lugdunum); RIC V.4 209; RSC 101a. Good Very Fine.(2.85gr, 21mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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