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LOT 2970
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 260-269.
Mint II (Colonia Agrippinensis). Group II, struck AD 268-269. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / P M TR P X COS V P P, Victory standing to right, left foot on globe, supporting shield inscribed VO XX. RIC V 295; AGK 66; Cunetio 2469. Near Extremely Fine. Rare.(3.03gr, 20mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, collector.
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LOT 2970
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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