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LOT 3889
Roman Imperial, Licinius II Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould. 4th century AD.
Incuse of laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Incuse of D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.
For reverse cf. RIC VII 605 (obverse of Nummus of Licinius II, as Caesar, Nicomedia). Condition as seen.(4.73gr, 27mm, 11h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3889
Roman Imperial, Licinius II Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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