Details
LOT 3223
Tetricus I BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Local imitation. [I]MP C TETRICV[...], radiate, draped(?) and cuirassed bust to right / PIETAS AVG, pontifical implements. Cf. Cunetio 3003; cf. Normanby 1967. Very Fine - Good Very Fine.(2.48gr, 17mm, 2h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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