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LOT 3161

Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.

Mediolanum mint; struck AD 259. 2nd officina. IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate bust to right / P M TR P VII COS, veiled emperor seated to left, holding globe with right hand and short sceptre with left; MS in exergue. RIC V.1 310; RSC 826. Good Very Fine. Near full silvering remaining. Very rare variant.(4.67gr, 22mm, 5h).

Provenance

From a London collection, 1990s.

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Very Rare Variant

LOT 3161

Gallienus BI Antoninianus.

Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)

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