Details
LOT 3693
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 260-269. Uncertain mint. Local imitation.
IMP C PO[...]MVS P F A[...], radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Illegible inscription, standing figure to left, holding sceptre and uncertain object; pellet in exergue. Near Very Fine.(2.10gr, 23mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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