Egypt. Alexandria. Gallienus, 253-268. Tetradrachm (Billon, 23.1 mm, 8.15 g). Dated RY 15 (= 267/8). AΥT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CЄB Laureate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. Rev. Radiate and draped bust of Helios to right, seen from behind; L - ΙE (date) across field; palm frond to right. Geissen 2949. Dattari-Savio 5240. Milne 4156. Emmett 3813. Rough surface. Very Fine. Ex Busso Peus 369, 31.10.2001, lot 1367. This tetradrachm of the end of Gallienus’ reign is a small masterpiece of the engraving art: gorgeous style in the “Renaissance” Emperor’s portrait and on the reverse a wonderful image of the radiate and draped bust of a young and lively Helios. A coin of great sculptural relief, actually uncirculated.