Details
LOT 3238
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Mediolanum mint; struck AD 260-268. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head to right / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing to left, holding spear and resting hand on shield. RIC V.1 534 (sole reign); MIR 1147m; RSC 1236. Very Fine.(3.08gr, 18mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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