Roman Empire, Italy. Anonymous, Rome, c. 268 AD
AE Dupondius, 14.82g (29mm, 11h).
GENI VS P R, radiate head of Genius of the Roman People to r., wearing mural crown / Large S • C; INT above, VRB below; all within laurel wreath
Pedigree: Ex Aufhauser 8, 1991, lot 558. Ex Triton XXII, 2019, lot 1160. Privately purchased from CNG in 1992. From the Rosemberg Collection.
References: RIC V2 (Interregnum). Yonge 42 (dies S/s). MIR 36, 702h
Grade: EF, attractive natural green patina. Very rare.
US1104 - 5/14951
From Triton catalog: 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.
AE Dupondius, 14.82g (29mm, 11h).
GENI VS P R, radiate head of Genius of the Roman People to r., wearing mural crown / Large S • C; INT above, VRB below; all within laurel wreath
Pedigree: Ex Aufhauser 8, 1991, lot 558. Ex Triton XXII, 2019, lot 1160. Privately purchased from CNG in 1992. From the Rosemberg Collection.
References: RIC V2 (Interregnum). Yonge 42 (dies S/s). MIR 36, 702h
Grade: EF, attractive natural green patina. Very rare.
US1104 - 5/14951
From Triton catalog: 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.
AE Dupondius, 14.82g (29mm, 11h).
GENI VS P R, radiate head of Genius of the Roman People to r., wearing mural crown / Large S • C; INT above, VRB below; all within laurel wreath
Pedigree: Ex Aufhauser 8, 1991, lot 558. Ex Triton XXII, 2019, lot 1160. Privately purchased from CNG in 1992. From the Rosemberg Collection.
References: RIC V2 (Interregnum). Yonge 42 (dies S/s). MIR 36, 702h
Grade: EF, attractive natural green patina. Very rare.
US1104 - 5/14951
From Triton catalog: 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.
