Antoninianus - Gallienus MARS VICTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.1 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#649f , OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).649f
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, 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# 649f.1 -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 649f.2; palm-branch right on reverse in exergue -
Catalog ID1744373790
Comments