Ruler
Gallienus
Value
Antoninianus
Reverse Legend
ORIENS AVG wreath
Grade
extremely fine
Mint
Antioch
Date
260/261 AD.
Weigth and Diameter
3.75 g. 21 mm.
Metal
Silvered Bi
Roman Empire - Gallienus (253-268 A.D.). Silvered billon antoninianus (3.75 g. 21 mm.). Antioch or Samosata A.D. 260.
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus right, seen from behind, one pellet beneath bust
ORIENS AVG, turreted female figure standing right presenting wreath to Gallienus, in military garb, standing facing, head left and resting on spear, wreath above.
RIC V .1 445.
Extremely fine, original luster still remaining in some areas
2025-3411 (XB04465)