Alexandreia (AD 253-268) Aureus - Gallienus

Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AV 'Aureus' (6.98g, 22mm, 9h). Struck north of the Danube with dies stolen from the mint of Alexandria Troas, after 262 AD. IMP LICINI GALLIENVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of right, seen from behind / COL AVGO / TRO, horse grazing right. Of the highest rarity. Very light marks on the reverse, gEF.

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Filename:	00430q00.jpg
City/Mint name:	Alexandreia
Keywords:	roman / gold
References:	Cf. Bellinger A451 (for the Alexandrian issue in bronze); Bursche & Myzgin Abb. 3 = Gabinet Numizmatyczny, Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie, No. MNK VII-A-9587 = Gorny & Mosch 126 (2003), 1818 (same dies)
Valuation:	Leu Auc. 4 (5/2019), lot 430 (CHF 20,000 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Leu Numismatik - www.leunumismatik.com
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Date added:	Jun 08, 2019
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