Anonymous issues. temp. Gallienus, circa AD 268. Æ Sestertius (29.5mm, 12.73 g, 11h). Rome mint. 9th issue, AD 265+. VF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 2
Lot: 1254. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Anonymous issues. temp. Gallienus, circa AD 268. Æ Sestertius (29.5mm, 12.73 g, 11h). Rome mint. 9th issue, AD 265+. GENI VS [P R], radiate head of Genius of the Roman People right, wearing mural crown / Large S • C; INT above, VRB below; all within laurel wreath. RIC V 2 (Interregnum); Yonge 42 (dies T/s); MIR 36, 702h. Dark green patina, roughness. VF. Very rare.

From the Conti Collection, purchased from Colosseum Coin Exchange.

The reassignment of this peculiar issue to the end of the reign of Gallienus as opposed to the traditional placement during the interregnum between the death of Aurelian and the elevation of Tacitus has been convincingly argued by David Yonge. He bases his determination on flan manufacture, portrait style, and a comparative analysis of mid-third century Roman monetary denominations, and suggests that this issue was probably a commemorative issue in anticipation of Gallienus' entry into Rome after his victories over the Herulians and Goths at Naissus.

Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2022 at 11:24:40 ET.

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