Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGG, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year256-257
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#185, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).185
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
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 (256-257)  - -
Catalog ID4574411470
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