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LOT 3293
Quintillus BI Antoninianus. AD 270.
Rome mint. 12th officina. IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS [AVG], radiate, draped and cuirassed(?) bust to right / LAETI[TIA AVG], Laetitia standing to left, holding wreath and anchor set on globe; XII in right field. Cf. RIC V.1 22; cf. MER-RIC 1202 (temporary). Good Very Fine.(2.43gr, 20mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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