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LOT 3229
Tetricus I BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Local imitation. [I]MP TETRICV[...], radiate bust to right / Blundered legend, female figure standing facing, head to left, holding palm branch with right and cornucopia with left hand. For prototype, cf. RIC V.1 80 (Hilaritas). Good Very Fine.(2.47gr, 17mm, 8h).
Provenance
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 3229
Tetricus I BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £25 - 35€29 - 41 (for guidance only)$34 - 47 (for guidance only)
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