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LOT 3228
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Colonia Agrippinensis; struck AD 271-272. IMP TETRICVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right, seen from front / FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing facing, head to left, holding two ensigns. RIC V.1 71; RIC V.4 708; Elmer 783; AGK 3g. Extremely Fine.(1.71gr, 19mm, 6h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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