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LOT 2971
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. AD 260-269. Uncertain mint. Local imitation.
IM[...] P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / DIAN[...]RΛE, Diana walking to right, holding transverse torch in both hands. Cf. RIC V.2 299 (Cologne). Good Very Fine. Imitative issue of a very rare type.(2.70gr, 20mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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