Volusian augustus, 251 – 253. Aureus 251-253, AV 3.50 g. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PIETAS AVGG Pietas, veiled, standing l., with open arms. C 83 var. (not draped and cuirassed). RIC 158. Calicó 3366. Very rare and in unusually good condition for this issue. Extremely fine Provenance Offered by Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, auction 77, 18 September 1992, lot 157. Sold by Numismatica Ars Classica, Zürich, auction 52, 7 October 2009, lot 553.
Price realized | 18'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |