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LOT 3160
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274.
Treveri mint; struck AD 272-273. IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / LAETITIA AVGG, Laetitia standing facing, head to left, holding wreath with her right hand and anchor with left. RIC V.2 88 (Colonia Agrippinensis). Very Fine.(2.23gr, 21mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman (collector's ticket included).
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