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LOT 3217
Victorinus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Hybrid Antoninianus. AD 269-271.
Unofficial issue(?). Uncertain mint. [...]P C VICTORINVS O F(sic) AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / MARTI PA[...], Mars, helmeted, walking to left, holding olive-branch, spear and shield. For reverse cf. Göbl 1033r (Rome for Gallienus). Good Very Fine. Hybrid combining an obverse of Victorinus with a reverse of Gallienus.(2.07gr, 19mm, 1h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3217
Victorinus, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Hybrid Antoninianus.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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