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LOT 3165

Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.

Mediolanum mint. 1st officina. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust to right, slight drapery on far shoulder / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing facing, head to left, resting right hand on shield and holding inverted spear in left; P in exergue. RIC V.1 - (unlisted bust type); MIR 1150k. Near Extremely Fine. Intact silvering. Very rare bust type.(3.83gr, 22mm, 11h).

Provenance

From a London collection, 1990s.

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Very Rare Bust Type

LOT 3165

Gallienus BI Antoninianus.

Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)

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