Sestertius - Gallienus VIRTVS AVG

€289,026.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#404d, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).404d
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - -
Catalog ID5751429910
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