Watch List notes:

Gallienus, 253-268. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 26 mm, 12.70 g, 12 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVA / S - C Jupiter standing front, head to left, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and scepter in his left. Cohen 355 var. (differing bust type). MIR 25dd (4 specimens). RIC 215 var. (differing bust type). Rare and unusually attractive. Repatinated, otherwise, very fine.


From the E. Mensch Collection of coins of Gallienus and his family.