Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2

Lot: 428

Gallienus. AD 253-268. AE sestertius 14.07 gm).

ROMAN EMPIRE. Gallienus (AD 253-268). Orichalcum
sestertius (14.07 gm). Rome. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F
AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from front /
FIDES MILITVM S C, Fides standing left, holding two
standards. RIC 214. Cohen 240. Göbl 74s (3 specimens),
pl. 11 (same obverse die). Rare with P F in obverse
legend. Excellent portrait. About extremely fine

Ex Ariadne Sale, December 1983, lot 343.
Estimated Value: $ 750

...Sold for $625 USD [ approx 475 EUR, 331.25 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee.

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005.

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).