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Lot 492

Estimate: 500 USD
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Gallienus. ; Gallienus; 253-268 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Date unclear, Billon Tetradrachm, 9.30g. Cf. Cologne-2941 and BM-2161 (both Year 14). Obv: [AVT] K ? ?IK GA??IHNOC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Draped bust of Selene (Luna) r., with crescent moon on r. curving from her shoulder to the top of her head; behind her neck, unclear date. According to Emmett 3834, this reverse type is known for Gallienus in his years 10, 14, and 15; on our coin, apparently because of die wear, the number is unclear. Ex CNG XXIX, 30 March 1994, lot 1042.. MS
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