★ A very rare binio of Volusian ★
Volusian, 251-253. Binio (Gold, 23 mm, 6.52 g, 6 h), Rome. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Volusian to right, seen from behind. Rev. PIETAS AVGG Pietas, veiled, standing front, head to left, raising both hands; to left, altar. Calicó 3365. Cohen 82 var. (star on reverse). RIC 151. Very rare. An attractive example struck on an unusually broad flan. Minor traces of mounting with a plugged hole at 12 o'clock and a light scuff on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins, ex Leu Web Auction 2, 3 December 2017, 743 (with collector's ticket).
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |