Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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GALLIENUS A.D. 253-268. AV Binio (Heavy Aureus) (5.19 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 262. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed, Edge Bend.
RIC-92; MIR-36, Unlisted; Calico-3664. Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right; Reverse: VOTIS / DECENN / ALIB in three lines within wreath. Both the noted edge bend and brushing are rather minimal, with this VERY RARE type presenting a great portrait and a good deal of shimmering brilliance. A strong die crack is observed at 7 o'clock on the reverse, with the strike otherwise being quite bold and well centered.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000
RIC-92; MIR-36, Unlisted; Calico-3664. Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right; Reverse: VOTIS / DECENN / ALIB in three lines within wreath. Both the noted edge bend and brushing are rather minimal, with this VERY RARE type presenting a great portrait and a good deal of shimmering brilliance. A strong die crack is observed at 7 o'clock on the reverse, with the strike otherwise being quite bold and well centered.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000