Sestertius - Gallienus PAX AVG S C, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#391(a), OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).391(a)
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - -
Catalog ID3206780390
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