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LOT 3225
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.).
Provenance
From Besançon Numismatique, 28 April 2015.
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LOT 3225
Volusian AR Antoninianus.
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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