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21 February 2016
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A rare “Interregnum“ Sestertius of the time of Gallienus

Starting Price: 350 CHF
Hammer Price:  350 CHF
Lot 769

Anonymous issues, time of Gallienus. Sestertius (Bronze, 29 mm, 19.71 g, 1 h), Rome, c. 268. GENIVS P R Radiate head of Genius of the Roman People to right, wearing mural crown. Rev. S C / INT - VRB within laurel wreath. MIR 702h. RIC 2 (Interregnum). Yonge 9. Rare. Dark green patina. Good fine.

From the GH Collection.

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. It should also be noted that the head of the Genius has been given the features of Gallienus.

Online bidding closes: 21 Feb 2016, 21:24:30 CET Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 13:55:05 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:350 CHF by MailBidder2493 (1 bid)
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