Gallienus, 253-268. Antoninianus (Billon, 22 mm, 3.90 g, 5 h), Cologne, 257-258. GALLIENVS P F AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to left, holding shield and spear. Rev. GERMANICV[S MA]X V Trophy with bound captives seated to left and right. Cohen 310. MIR 36, 872m. RIC V 18a. Struck from worn dies; uneven strike on reverse, resulting in some flatness, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in Amsterdam, in 2007.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.