MIR Plate Coin – Ex Mazzini Collection

442, Lot: 106. Estimate $500. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Ӕ Sestertius (25.5mm, 10.65 g, 1h). Rome mint. 2nd-5th issue, AD 256-8. P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES, draped bust right, head bare / PIE[TAS A]VGVSTOR, sacrificial implements; S C in exergue. MIR 36, 249p (this coin illustrated); RIC V 33 corr. (rev. legend); Banti 6 corr. (same); Mazzini (Saloninus) prima 58 (this coin). VF, green patina. Very rare.

Ex Lanz 60 (11 June 1992), lot 860; Giuseppe Mazzini Collection, prima 58 (Saloninus).