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Æ26 - Gallienus (sole reign) (ϹΑΜΙΩΝ)
| Issuer | Samos (Conventus of Miletus) |
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| Year | 260-268 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Gallienus facing left, seen from the rear, with the imperial legend encircling the effigy in Greek characters. The portraiture follows the provincial workshop style of the Conventus of Miletus, with the cuirass rendered in detail and the laurel wreath clearly articulated. The bust is presented in a three-quarter rear view, a relatively uncommon convention in provincial coinage of the period. |
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| Reverse description | A warrior, clad in a short chiton leaving the right shoulder and chest bare, stands facing right with head turned left, his right foot resting upon a ship's prow (acrostolion) pointing right. He bears a round shield on his left arm and raises his right arm in a gesture of authority or triumph. The composition alludes to Samian maritime heritage and may represent a local hero or divinity associated with naval power. The ethnic legend ϹΑΜΙΩΝ appears in the field. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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