Antoninianus - Gallienus GERMANICVS MAX V

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year258-259
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#18(a), OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).18(a)
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Gallienus, the pious and happy emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionTrophy between two captives.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGERMANICVS MAX V
(Translation: Germanicus Maximus Quintum. Great conqueror of the Germans for the fifth time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (258-259)  - -
Catalog ID7004624140
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