Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 44 31 Aug 2022
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Gallienus. A.D. 253-268. AR antoninianus. 2.23 gm. 24 mm. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. Struck A.D. 257-258. His radiate and cuirassed bust right; GALLIENVS P F AVG / Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath and trophy; two seated bound captives flanking globe; VICT GERMANICA. RIC V.1 49. MIR 874n (1 example). RSC 1062. Extremely Fine; lightly toned over iridescent surfaces; struck from moderately worn dies, well centered on a broad flan.
Ex E. Mensch & A. Bauer Collection of Coins of Gallienus. Cataloged as "an extremely rare variety."