Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVG, Mars

€288,905.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#317f, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).317f
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, 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# 317f.1; `P` on reverse in left field -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 317f.2; `P` on reverse in right field -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 317f.3; `Q` on reverse in right field -
Catalog ID5513998940
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