Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 15  –  27 - 28 February 2021

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 15

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part 1: Sa, 27.02.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
Part 2: Su, 28.02.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
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Description

★ Extremely rare with this impressive bust type ★

Gallienus, 253-268. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 13.89 g, 11 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG Laureate bust of Gallienus to right, with drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. VOTIS / DECENNA/LIBVS / S C in four lines within wreath. Cohen 1342 var. (differing bust type). MIR 40z (2 specimens). RIC 250 var. (differing bust type). Extremely rare with this impressive bust type. Minor cleaning scratches on reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the E. Mensch Collection of coins of Gallienus and his family.

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