★ Ex Riechmann XX, 18-20 September 1922, 1116 ('Sammlung des Fabrikdirektors G. in G.') ★

Gallienus, 253-268. As (Copper, 26 mm, 9.62 g, 6 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG / S - C Virtus standing front, head to left, holding spear in her left hand and placing her right on shield set on ground. Cohen 1294. MIR 38gg ( this coin illustrated ). RIC 286. Struck on a broad flan and with a very old pedigree. Minor roughness and with some deposits, otherwise, very fine.

From the E. Mensch Collection of coins of Gallienus and his family, ex Riechmann XX, 18-20 September 1922, 1116 ('Sammlung des Fabrikdirektors G. in G.').