Description

ROMAN EMPIRE – Gallienus (AD 253-268)

AE Sestertius – Rome Mint, 1st Emission, AD 253-254

Obv: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Laureate and cuirassed bust right

Rev: VIRTVS AVGG

Virtus standing left, holding spear and shield set on ground

References: RIC V 248; MIR 36, 38dd; Banti 83

Weight: 19.17 g | Diameter: ∼27 mm

Patina: dark brown, natural surfaces

A scarce early bronze of Gallienus, struck at Rome just as the great AE sestertius denomination was fading out. Nice clear reverse type despite honest circulation wear.

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