Antoninianus - Gallienus MARTI PROPVGNAT, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC V.1#493g, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).493g
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed to waist, left, seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Augustus. Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, spearing fallen enemy and holding shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI PROPVGNAT
(Translation: Marti Propugnatori. Mars, the defender.)
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MintageND (260-268)  - -
Catalog ID8304628090
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