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LOT 3309
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Treveri mint. [...]RICVS P F AVG, radiate, cuirassed and draped bust to right / VICTO[RIA] AVG, Victory standing to left, holding wreath and palm. Cf. RIC V.2 141. Good Very Fine. Rare reverse legend.(2.47gr, 16mm, 1h.).
Provenance
From a London, UK, specialist collection, 1990s.
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