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Gallienus, Sole Reign (AD 253-260). AV aureus (21mm, 4.18 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, slight bend, brushed. Milan, AD 265. GALLIENVS GER AVG, bare head of Gallienus right / V-II•DES•COS•, Pegasus leaping right. Cohen -. RIC V.I - . Calicó -. Göbl 1232A. Extremely rare - no examples in sales archives. Well struck on broad flan. High relief obverse die.
This extremely rare series is fascinating for several reasons - the portrait is unusual and exceptional, the obverse legend is unique, and the legend is engraved counterclockwise facing outward. Based on the legend, this was likely minted to commemorate Gallienus's journey down the Danube, traveling to Athens by ship as he was recovering from the wound inflicted during the war against Postumus. There are three reverse types in the series: ship, boar and Pegasus. The boar and Pegasus are both symbols for Legion II Adiutrix, which were stationed on the Danube.
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
Gallienus, Sole Reign (AD 253-260). AV aureus (21mm, 4.18 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, slight bend, brushed. Milan, AD 265. GALLIENVS GER AVG, bare head of Gallienus right / V-II•DES•COS•, Pegasus leaping right. Cohen -. RIC V.I - . Calicó -. Göbl 1232A. Extremely rare - no examples in sales archives. Well struck on broad flan. High relief obverse die.
This extremely rare series is fascinating for several reasons - the portrait is unusual and exceptional, the obverse legend is unique, and the legend is engraved counterclockwise facing outward. Based on the legend, this was likely minted to commemorate Gallienus's journey down the Danube, traveling to Athens by ship as he was recovering from the wound inflicted during the war against Postumus. There are three reverse types in the series: ship, boar and Pegasus. The boar and Pegasus are both symbols for Legion II Adiutrix, which were stationed on the Danube.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-gallienus-sole-reign-ad-253-260-av-aureus-21mm-418-gm-6h-ngc-au-4-5-2-5-fine-style-slight-bend/a/3094-33098.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD