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Antoninianus with bust of Gallienus
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 255–256
Mint: Antioch
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 3.08 gm.
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury
Accession Number92.181
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right.
IMPCPLICGALLIENVSPFAVG
Reverse: The Emperor standing left with vertical spear in left hand, receiving wreath from Victory, who has palm over left shoulder. Above, in field, wreath.
VICTORIA AVG
IMPCPLICGALLIENVSPFAVG
Reverse: The Emperor standing left with vertical spear in left hand, receiving wreath from Victory, who has palm over left shoulder. Above, in field, wreath.
VICTORIA AVG