Gallienus joint reign with Valerian I, 253 – 260 and sole reign, 260 – 268. Aureus 253-254, AV 2.87 g. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRTV – S AVGG Virtus standing l., leaning on shield and holding spear in r. hand. C –. RIC –. Göbl –. Calicó 3654a (this coin).
A very attractive portrait and a superb light reddish tone, almost invisible
marks, otherwise extremely fine

Ex Kress January 1968, 646 and Hirsch sale 193, 1997, 106 sales. From the collection of a retired banker.