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LOT 3465

Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 268. Colonia Agrippinensis mint.

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter walking to left, head to right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC V.2 311. Very Fine.(3.01gr, 20mm, 12h.).

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Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3465

Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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