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LOT 3230

Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.

Antioch mint; struck AD 267. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / SOLI INVICTO, Sol standing facing, head to left, extending right arm and holding globe with left; PXV in exergue. RIC V.1 611 (sole reign) var. (bust type); MIR 1663i; RSC 989. Good Very Fine.(3.91gr, 20mm, 12h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3230

Gallienus BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £21

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