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LOT 2995
Victorinus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 269-271.
Treveri mint; struck AD 271. IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from front / VIRT-VS AVG, Virtus standing facing, head to right, holding spear with right hand and shield with left. RIC V.2 78; RIC V.4 562; Elmer 699. Very Fine.(2.23gr, 19mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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