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LOT 3146
Valerian I BI Antoninianus. AD 253-260.
Samosata mint; struck circa AD 255-256. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to left / VIRTVS AVGG Valerian on left, holding spear and globe, and Gallienus on right, holding spear and Victory, both in military attire standing facing one another. RIC V.1 292 var. (bust to right); Cohen 277 var. (same); MIR 1681f. Very Fine. Extremely rare with left-facing bust.(3.74gr, 21mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3146
Valerian I BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Property of a North London, UK, gentleman (collector's ticket included).
