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LOT 3468
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 260-269. Uncertain mint. Contemporary imitation.
Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing facing, head to left, holding globe and sceptre. Cf. RIC V.2 80 (Lugdunum) and 323 (Colonia Agrippinensis). Near Very Fine.(2.52gr, 21mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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