Watch List notes:

Gallienus, 253-268. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 20.79 g, 12 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P L[IC G]ALLIENVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS [A]VGG / S - C Virtus standing front, head to left, holding spear in her left hand and placing her right on shield set on ground. Cohen 1295. MIR 38bb. RIC 248. A beautiful coin with a superb portrait. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, good very fine.


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