Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVG, Mars

€288,906.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#317k, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).317k
Obverse descriptionHead of Gallienus, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Augustus. Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; his foot on helmet. Officina mark in left field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG P
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 317k.1; `P` on reverse in left field -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 317k.2; `P` on reverse in right field -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 317k.3; `Q` on reverse in right field -
Catalog ID2120170150
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