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LOT 3466
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 260-269.
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / ORIENS AVG, Sol advancing to left, raising his right hand and holding whip with left; P in left field. RIC V.2, 316 note (Colonia Agrippinensis); RSC 213d. Near Extremely Fine.(2.44gr, 20mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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