Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG I MIN VI P VI F, Minerva

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year258
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#322f, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).322f
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Augustus. Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMinerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLEG I MIN VI P VI F
(Translation: Legio Prima Minervia, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis. First legion of Minerva, pious for the sixth time, faithful for the sixth time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (258)  - -
Catalog ID3241021360
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