Antoninianus - Gallienus VICT GERM, Victory

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year257-259
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.1 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#404c , OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).404c
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICT GERM
(Translation: Victoria Germanica. Victory over the Germans.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (257-259)  - -
Catalog ID2116015360
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