Lot 2231
Sale 60 · An Important Collection of Australian Banknotes, Australian & World Coins
Description
Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), AE as, Rome mint, (10.9 grams), issued 257-8, obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right, around IMP C P L[IC GAL]LIENVS P F AVG, rev. Sol standing left, around ORIENS AVGG, S C across field, (cf.S.3016, cf.RIC 273, cf.C.712). Deep green patination, fine and very rare, the obverse legend unpublished for this reverse.
Ex. Sir Charles Oman collection, Christie's, February 7, 1968 (lot 196 part) and a duplicate from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with their distinctive ticket.
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $30