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LOT 3230
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Colonia Agrippinensis mint; struck AD 272. IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / L[AETIT]IA AVG N, Laetitia standing facing, head to left, holding wreath with her right hand and anchor with left. RIC V.2 90. Good Very Fine. Dark green patina.(3.00gr, 19mm, 7h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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