Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 97 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Gallienus, 253 – 268. Sestertius, Roma 253-254, Æ 19.0 g.
Description: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS A[V]G Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. [VI]RTVS AVGG S C Virtus standing l., resting r. hand on grounded shield, holding spear in l.
References: C 1295
Göbl 38cc
RIC 248
Condition:An unusually attractive portrait and a lovely reddish-green patina. Struck on a narrow flan, otherwise good extremely fine
Provenance: Superior Stamp & Coin NYINC sale December 1995, 987
Ira & Larry Goldberg sale 72, 2013, 4203
From the Hunter collection