The Legio XI Claudia

CNG 87, Lot: 1121. Estimate $300. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. AR Antoninianus (20mm, 2.81 g, 6h). Legionary type. Mediolanum mint. 2nd emission, AD 260-262. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / LEG XI C L VI P VI F, Neptune standing right, holding trident and dolphin. RIC IV 359; cf. MIR 36, 1024n/r (for obv./rev.); RSC 535a. VF. Very rare.