Aureus - Gallienus P M TR P III COS

€286,778.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year255-259
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC V.1#66, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).66
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGallenius, standing left, sacrificing at altar.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P III COS
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul.)
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MintageND (255-259)  - -
Catalog ID2598446670
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