Sestertius - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGG S C, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year257-258
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#246, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).246
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus Germanicus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionMars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG S C
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (257-258)  - -
Catalog ID9644861410
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