Details
LOT 3733
Time of Maximinus II BI Quarter Nummus. AD 310. Antioch mint. 'Persecution' issue.
IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter seated to left, holding globe and sceptre / VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm; Δ-Є across fields, ANT in exergue. McAlee 171(i); Van Heesch 2(i); Vagi 2955. Very Fine.(1.81gr, 15mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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