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LOT 3718
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274. Local imitation.
IMP TETR[...], radiate bust to right / Blundered legend, female figure standing facing, head to left, holding palm branch with right and cornucopia with left hand. For prototype, cf. RIC V.1 80 (Hilaritas). Good Very Fine.(0.88gr, 13mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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