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LOT 3138

Volusian AR Antoninianus. AD 251-253.

Rome mint. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus standing to left, holding grounded shield and spear; star in right field. RIC IV 187; RSC 135a. Extremely Fine. Attractively toned.(3.10gr, 21mm, 7h).

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From Besançon Numismatique, 28 April 2015.

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Attractively Toned Antoninianus

LOT 3138

Volusian AR Antoninianus.

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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