MIR 1476d

Roman Empire, Gallienus (253-268), Antoninianus, Siscia mint, 6th emission, 2nd officina.

Obverse: GAL-LIENVS AVG, radiate head right, with drapery to front and rear, spear over shoulder;

Reverse: PROVI AV-G, Providentia standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopia in left hand, globe at feet to right, II in right field;

Notes: these bust types showing a head with drapery as well as a spear are extremely rare and were only used by Gallienus and only at Rome and Siscia.

Reference : RIC V - (c.f. RIC V 580 - unlisted bust type); MIR 1476d;

Collection : Gallienus - Siscia