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LOT 3240
Tacitus BI Antoninianus. AD 275-276.
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 275. IMP C CL TACITVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing to left, holding shield and spear. RIC V.1 69; MER-RIC 3267 (temporary). Mint State. Flan crack at 4h. Original silvering fully intact. Attractively toned, struck in high relief.(3.91gr, 24mm, 12h).
Provenance
Acquired from Mike Vosper, 20 May 2015; collector's ticket included.
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LOT 3240
Tacitus BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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