Sestertius - Gallienus P M S COL VIM, Viminacium

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IssuerViminacium
Year254-255
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (0.01)
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight12 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMNG I-I#194, Varb#239-242
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP C GALLENVS AVG (a) IMP C GALLIENVS P AVG (b) IMP GALLIENVS AVG (c) IMP GALLIENVS P AVG (d)
(Translation: “Imperator Gallienus Pius Augustus” (Emperor Gallienus pious august))
Reverse descriptionMoesia standing facing, head left, holding hands outstretched over a lion and a bull. Year mark AN XVI in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringPMS COL VIM (1) PMS OLC VIM (2) AN XVI
(Translation: “Provinciæ Moesiæ Superioris Colonia Viminacium/ anno sextum decimum” (Province of Moesia Superior colony of Viminacium/ year sixteen))
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (254-255)  - a1 - Pick 194 - Martin 7.15.1 - Varbanov 239 - AMNG 194 -
ND (254-255)  - b1 - Pick 195 - Martin 7.14.1 - Varbanov 240 -
ND (254-255)  - b1 (small Moesia) - Pick 195 var. - Martin 7.14.1 - Varbanov 240 -
ND (254-255)  - c1 - Pick 192 - Martin 7.13.1 - Varbanov 241 -
ND (254-255)  - d1 - Pick 193 - Martin 7.14.1 - Varbanov 242 -
ND (254-255)  - d2 - Pick 193 var. - Martin 7.14 var. - Varbanov 242 var. -
Catalog ID3891721040
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