Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

Magnia Urbica (Augusta 283-285), Antoninianus, c. 284, Lugdunum, draped and diademed bust right, crescent over shoulders, rev. venvs genetrix, Venus in long dress and cloak, standing facing, holding sceptre and apple, d in field, 4.15g/6h (RIC 337; C 11; Bastien, Lyon 617). Good very fine, green-black patina, rare (£250-300)

Provenance:
Baldwin/Markov/M & M Auction XI (New York), 11 January 2006, lot 341