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LOT 3464
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 260-269. Uncertain mint. Contemporary imitation.
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking to left, holding wreath and palm, treading on captive seated to left. For prototype cf. RIC V.2 89 (Lugdunum); cf. RSC 377a (Lugdunum). Good Very Fine.(3.78gr, 22mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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