Sestertius - Gallienus PAX AVGG S C, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year256-257
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#232, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).232
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGG S C
(Translation: Pax Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (256-257)  - -
Catalog ID6051886820
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