Lot 1870

Description

Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), AE As, issued 253-260, (11.25 g), Rome mint, obv. laureate bust right, rev. VOTIS DECENNA LIBVS, three lines within wreath, (S.-, RIC 406, C.1343); Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), AE sestertius, Lugdunum mint, (14.65 g), obv. laureate bust of Postumus to right, around IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, rev. Victory advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand, and cradling palm frond in left arm, to left, captive seated left, VICTORIA AVG around, (cf.S.11065, RIC 406 var, C.1343 var) (illustrated). Toned, nearly very fine, scarce. (2)

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Moruzzi Numismatica with ticket.