Antoninianus - Gallienus MARS VICTOR, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#649k, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).649k
Obverse descriptionHead of Gallienus, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Augustus. Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, nude except for flowing cloak, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 649k.1 -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 649k.2; palm-branch right on reverse in exergue -
Catalog ID5881420610
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