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As with bust of Gallienus

Roman

Imperial Period

about A.D. 253

Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze

Dimensions Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 9.17 gm. Die Axis: 1

Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour

Accession Number68.536

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome

ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. IMPCPLICGALLIENVSAVG
Reverse: Within laurel wreath: VOTIS/DECENNA/LIBVS/SC

ProvenanceBy date unknown: Sir Charles Oman Collection; by 1968: with Christie, Manson & Woods, 8 King Street, St. James's, London, S.W. 1 (Christie's auction of the Oman collection, July 2, 1968, lot 196, partial); purchased on behalf of MFA at Christie's auction by A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., 1-11 John Adam Street, The Adelphi, London; purchased by MFA from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., September 11, 1968