RA93342. Billon antoninianus, Venèra IV 300 (14 specimens), cf. RIC V-2 82, Cohen VI 79, Pink VI-2, Hunter 15, SRCV III 12180 (different busts), Choice VF, well centered, some silvering, scattered slight porosity on reverse, 2nd officina, Ticinum (Pavia, Italy) mint, weight 3.985g, maximum diameter 23.5mm, die axis 180
o, 282 - 283 A.D.; obverse IMP CARVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, from front; reverse SPES PVBLICA (the hope of the public), Spes standing left, flower in right hand, raising skirt with left hand, SXXI in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection;
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