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ID:     Quietus5
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Quietus
Date Ruled:     AD 260-261
Metal:     Billon
Denomination:     Antoninianus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 260-261
Weight:     3.16 g
Obverse Legend:     IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:     Radiate and draped bust to right
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVGG
Reverse Description:     Victory advancing right with wreath in right hand and palm in left
Mint:     Antioch
Primary Reference:     RIC V/II 012 var
Photograph Credit:     UBS Gold & Numismatics
Source:     http://www.ubs.com/1/e/ubs_ch/wealth_management_switzerland/exclusive_services/numismatics.html
Price Sold For:     525 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:     5/9/2008
Notes:     (1) UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 67: Lot N0. 5598 (2) This coin would appear to be in contradiction of the RIC reverse description of Victory walking left, though I can't confirm