Leu Numismatik | Lot 356

Lot 356

Gallienus, 253-268. Aureus (Gold, 17 mm, 1.09 g, 1 h), Rome, circa 265-266. GALLIENVS AVG Laureate head of Gallienus to left. Rev. [VBE]RITAS AVG Uberitas standing front, head to left, holding purse in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. Calicò -. Cohen -. MIR 664c (this coin). RIC -. Apparently unique and with a very old pedigree. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 9 February 1970 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed), and from the collection of Charles Stanford (fellow of the Society of Antiquaries), Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 6 December 1907, 148.

Estimate:

3500 CHF

Starting price:

2800 CHF

Hammer price:

5250 CHF

Bid increment:

Closed

Minimum bid:

Closed

Number of bids:

3 Bids

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