Sestertius - Gallienus MARTI PACIF S C, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year253-258
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#225, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).225
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI PACIF S C
(Translation: Marti Pacifero. Senatus Consultum. To Mars, the peacemaker. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (253-258)  - -
Catalog ID5764206870
Comments