Lot 3447

Description

Herennius Etruscus as Caesar, (A.D. 250-251), silver antoninianus, (5.49 g), obv. radiate bust to right, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Herennius Etruscus in military attire standing to left holding baton and transverse spear, (S.9523, RIC 147c, RSC 26) (illustrated); Valerian I, (A.D. 253-260), silver antoninianus, Milan mint, issued 257-9, (3.39 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking left with flower, raising robe, (S.9978, RIC 257); another, (4.18 g), rev. VIRTVS AVGG, Valerian and Gallienus facing each other, one holding spear and globe, the other Victory and spear, (S.9995, RIC 293). Toning, fine - nearly very fine. (3)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. Purchased from Baldwins London with tickets.