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LOT 3487
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274. Uncertain mint. Contemporary imitation.
IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / SALVS AVGG, Salus standing to left, feeding serpent rising from altar and holding anchor. For prototype cf. RIC V.2 126. Good Very Fine.(2.76gr, 19mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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