| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 145 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: Lykaonia. Iconium. Gallienus AD 253-268. Bronze Æ 22 mm, 6,04 g IMP C P LIC GALLIENVC P F [A], radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / [I]COHIEN COLO, Tyche seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia, below seat, wheel; S R in exergue. Very Fine Von Aulock, Lycaonien 450-462; BMC 17. Gallienus, whose full name was Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 253 to 268. He was the son of Emperor Valerian and the co-emperor alongside his father during the early years of his reign. Gallienus faced a tumultuous and challenging period in Roman history known as the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, the Roman Empire was threatened by external invasions from various barbarian tribes, internal revolts, economic troubles, and the breakaway of various regions seeking independence. As co-emperor with his father, Gallienus was tasked with the defense of the western provinces of the Roman Empire while his father Valerian focused on the eastern front against the Sassanian Empire (ancient Persia). However, in AD 260, Emperor Valerian was defeated and captured by the Sassanian king, Shapur I, resulting in a significant blow to the Roman Empire. Gallienus then ruled as the sole emperor, facing multiple challenges from both external and internal enemies. He pursued a policy of co-opting some of the invading tribes into the Roman military and granting some regions greater autonomy to stabilize the empire. Despite his efforts, Gallienus faced opposition from within the Roman military. In 268 AD, he was assassinated in a conspiracy led by his own officers, and Claudius II Gothicus was proclaimed as the new Roman emperor. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 280 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Bithynia. Apameia. Gallienus AD 253-268. Bronze Æ 25 mm, 6,82 g IMP CAES P LIC GALLIENVS P F AV, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus right / Emperor standing left pouring libation over altar with right hand and holding spear in left, being crowned by Victory advancing left. Very Fine RPC X online (unassigned; ID 59927) (3 specimens). RecGen 120. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 185 Price realized: 55 EUR (Approx. 59 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Phoenicia. Tyre. Gallienus AD 253-268. Bronze Æ 27 mm, 13,42 g IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front / COL TVRO MET[RO], Hermes-Thoth standing facing, head left, holding papyrus roll in right hand and caduceus in left hand; to left, ibis standing left; to right, murex shell set upon palm tree. Very Fine RPC X, - (unassigned; ID 62982); Rouvier 2529. Gallienus, whose full name was Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 253 to 268. He was the son of Emperor Valerian and the co-emperor alongside his father during the early years of his reign. Gallienus faced a tumultuous and challenging period in Roman history known as the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, the Roman Empire was threatened by external invasions from various barbarian tribes, internal revolts, economic troubles, and the breakaway of various regions seeking independence. As co-emperor with his father, Gallienus was tasked with the defense of the western provinces of the Roman Empire while his father Valerian focused on the eastern front against the Sassanian Empire (ancient Persia). However, in AD 260, Emperor Valerian was defeated and captured by the Sassanian king, Shapur I, resulting in a significant blow to the Roman Empire. Gallienus then ruled as the sole emperor, facing multiple challenges from both external and internal enemies. He pursued a policy of co-opting some of the invading tribes into the Roman military and granting some regions greater autonomy to stabilize the empire. Despite his efforts, Gallienus faced opposition from within the Roman military. In 268 AD, he was assassinated in a conspiracy led by his own officers, and Claudius II Gothicus was proclaimed as the new Roman emperor. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 182 Price realized: 90 EUR (Approx. 97 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Phoenicia. Berytus. Valerian I AD 253-260. Bronze Æ 34 mm, 16,51 g IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, cuirassed, radiate and draped bust right / COL IVL [AVG FEL] / B[ER], Astarte standing facing holding standard ending in cross in r. and aphlaston in l. at waist, l. foot on prow; she is crowned by. Very Fine RPC X, - (unassigned; ID 62826). Valerian, whose full name was Publius Licinius Valerianus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 253 to 260. He came from an aristocratic family and held various important positions in the Roman government before ascending to the throne. Valerian's reign was marked by both successes and challenges. In the early years of his rule, he shared power with his son Gallienus, who was appointed as co-emperor. Together, they attempted to address the various crises facing the Roman Empire, including external invasions, economic difficulties, and internal rebellions. One of the notable events during Valerian's reign was his campaign against the Sassanian Empire (ancient Persia). In AD 260, Valerian led a military expedition into Persia but was defeated and captured by the Sassanian king Shapur I. This marked a humiliating moment in Roman history as Valerian became the first Roman emperor to be captured alive by a foreign enemy. Valerian's captivity had a profound impact on the Roman Empire, causing political instability and further exacerbating the challenges faced by the government. During his captivity, Valerian was subjected to various humiliations and was used as a footstool by the Sassanian king, highlighting the humiliation suffered by the Roman Empire. Valerian's exact fate during captivity remains uncertain, and it is believed that he died in captivity around AD 260, after possibly being skinned as a memorial. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Tauler & Fau > Auction 141 | Auction date: 22 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 958 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 53 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Valerian I. Antoninianus. 253-255 AD. Rome. (Ric-127). (Seaby-221). Anv.: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: VICTORIA AVGG. Victory standing left, resting on shield and holding palm. Ag. 2,23 g. Choice VF. Est...50,00. Spanish description: Valeriano I. Antoniniano. 253-255 d.C. Roma. (Ric-127). (Seaby-221). Anv.: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. Busto radiado, drapeado y con coraza a la derecha. Rev.: VICTORIA AVGG. Victoria de pie a la izquierda, apoyada en un escudo y sosteniendo una palma. Ag. 2,23 g. MBC+. Est...50,00. |  |
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| Eid Mar Auctions GmbH > Auction 1 | Auction date: 16 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 460 Price realized: 32 EUR (Approx. 35 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Roman Imperial Valerian I (253-260 AD.) AE (silvered) Antoninianus (24mm, 4,79g.) Samosata IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG, emperors standing vis-à-vis, the left one holding globe and spear, the right one holding Victory and spear. MIR 1687e. Almost fully silvered, struck on a broad flan, rarely seen in this condition, almost Extremely Fine. Estimate: 40 EUR Starting price: 32 EUR |  |
