Quinarius - Gallienus VIRT GALLIENI AVG

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year259
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Quinarius (1/4)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#64, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).64
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, 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 descriptionGallienus, in military attire, walking right, treading down enemy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT GALLIENI AVG
(Translation: Virtuti Gallieni Augusti. To the virtue of emperor (Augustus) Gallienus.)
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MintageND (259)  - -
Catalog ID1437454930
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