Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Sale 129    29 Mar–1 Apr 2022   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 3538    SESSION 18 (2.30PM FRIDAY 1ST APRIL)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Estimate $100
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $110

GALLIENUS, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus, (5.35 g), uncertain Syrian mint, issued 258-260, obv. around IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Gallienus in military attire resting on spear receiving globe from Jupiter resting on sceptre, wreath above, (S.10242, RIC 440, RSC 378) (illustrated); Valerian I, (A.D. 253-260), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.42 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust right, around IMP VALERIANUS P AVG, rev. PAX AVGG around, Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre, (cf.S.9954, RIC 245, RSC 147); another similar, (3.97 g), Antioch mint, obv. radiate bust right, around IMP C P LIC VALERIANUS AVG, rev. ROMAE AETERNAE around, Roma seated to left holding Victory and spear, (S.9970, RIC 120, RSC 192); another uncertain Syrian mint (3.37 g), similar obv., rev. VIRTVS AVGG around, Valerian and Gallienus facing each other, (S.9995, RIC 293, RSC 276). Mostly toned, good fine - good very fine. (4)

Ex Hans Ferdinand Collection, previously from Regal Coin Co, Max Stern, Stan Church and Downie's respectively.

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