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LOT 3184
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 260-269.
Treveri mint; struck AD 262-263. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS AVG, Mars standing facing, head to right, holding spear in right hand and placing his left on shield set on ground. RIC V.4 207; Cunetio 2400; Elmer 190. Good Very Fine.(3.50gr, 23mm, 2h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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