Gallienus (253-268).. AV Binio, Rome mint, third officina, c. 260/1-262 AD

Binio Of Gallienus

Lot # 643

Gallienus (253-268). AV Binio, Rome mint, third officina, c. 260/1-262 AD. Obv. GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate head right. Rev. AETERNITAS AVG. Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe; in left field, Γ. RIC IV -; cf. MIR 36, 576a (Antoninianus); Calicó –; Biaggi –. AV. 4.34 g. 23.00 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, one of the very few specimens known, apparently the only with the officina letter on reverse. Coin with a long time pedigree. Struck on broad flan, superb and lightly toned. Holed in antiquity and professionally restored. Light scratches and metal flaw. About EF/Good VF.

Ex Gilhofer & Ranschburg, Wien, 22 Mai 1935 lot 2928, Franz Trau Collection.

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