Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGG, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year257-258
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#186, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).186
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus Germanicus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (257-258)  - -
Catalog ID4534977650
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