Trebonianus Gallus, AE, Seleucia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia. diademed bust right

diademed bust right

for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci

and the only example of an 1831 Crown we have offered for sale utilising the obverse die of 1834

with some very light surface marks

Trebonianus Gallus, AE, Seleucia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia. diademed bust rightTrebonianus Gallus (A. D. 251 253), AE 31mm. Mint of Seleucia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia. AVK A OYIB CABIN AOC, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev. CEEYKEN TN POC KN, Athena advancing right, holding a shield and thrusting her spear towards a serpent legged giant who is throwing stones at her, 12. 05g., 6h (SNG Levante 780; SNG France 1055). Natural dark green patina, good very fine.