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LOT 3144

Trajan Decius AE Sestertius. AD 249-251.

Rome mint; struck AD 250-251. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right, seen from behind / DACIA, Dacia standing facing, head to left, holding staff, surmounted by ass's head. RIC IV.3 112a; Cohen 18. Good Very Fine. Beautiful red-brown patina with green highlights.(13.12gr, 28mm, 1h.).

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Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3144

Trajan Decius AE Sestertius.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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