Watch List notes:

Gallienus, 253-268. Antoninianus (Billon, 23 mm, 4.14 g, 12 h), Mediolanum, 260-261. GALLIENVS AVG Draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to left, wearing radiate and crested helmet and holding spear and shield. Rev. VIRT GALLIENI AVG Gallienus on horseback to right, spearing fallen enemy. Cohen 1205 corr. (no shield). MIR 966u (3 examples). RIC 529. Extremely rare. An attractive piece with an impressive bust type. Struck from slightly worn dies and somewhat porous, otherwise, very fine.


From the E. Mensch & A. Bauer Collection of coins of Gallienus.