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LOT 3190

Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 260-269.

Colonia Agrippinensis mint; struck AD 268. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter advancing to left, head to right, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; C A across fields. RIC V.2 311; RIC V.4 427. Good Very Fine.(3.17gr, 20mm, 6h). [No Reserve]

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Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3190

Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £320

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