Lot 4203
Gallienus, AD 253-268. AE Sestertius (19.0g) minted at Rome, AD 253-254. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS A[V]G. Laureate and draped bust right of bearded Gallienus. Reverse: [VI]RTVS AVGG S C. Virtus (Valor) standing left, resting right hand on grounded shield, holding spear in left. Sear 10495; RIC 248; Banti 83; Cohen 1295. Bold portrait, finely detailed.
A particularly choice example and quite rare in such a high state of preservation. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
The Hunter Collection; Ex Superior Stamp & Coin NYINC Auction, December 8-9, 1995, lot 987; Peus 338, lot 717.
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