Atelier Mediolanum
Axe des coins 6 h
Diamètre 22,84 mm
Métal Billon
Poids 4,74 g
Rareté R1 - Rare
Type Antoninien
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GALLIENUS. Sole reign, AD 260-268
BI Antoninianus (22.84mm, 4.74g, 6h)
Struck AD 264-5. Mediolanum mint
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust of Gallienus right
Reverse: APOLLO CONSERVA, Apollo standing facing, head right, with right hand resting on head and left holding lyre set on draped column
References: RIC V.1 467; RCV 10183; ERIC II – ; MIR/Goebl 1166m (1 spec.)
A rare type, toned and struck on a heavy flan. A good obverse portrait, though worn. The reverse features a particularly fine depiction of Apollo, god of music, in relaxed pose, with his characteristic lyre at hand.
Collection : Roman Imperial - the Military Anarchy