Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVG, Mars

€288,926.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#329, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).329
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Augustus. Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; at his feet, shield. Officina mark in right field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG V
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 329.1; `V` on reverse in right field -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 329.2; `XII` on reverse in right field -
Catalog ID7879513430
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