Atelier Samosata
Axe des coins 6 h
Diamètre 23,4 mm
Métal Argent
Poids 4,05 g
Rareté S (Scarce)
Type Antoninien
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GALLIENUS. Joint reign, AD 253-260
AR Antoninianus (23.4mm, 4.05g, 6h)
Struck AD 255-256. Samosata mint
Obverse: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gallienus right
Reverse: VOTA ORBIS, two Victories, winged and draped, standing facing one another, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm tree
References: RIC V.1 460c; RCV 10420 var.; ERIC II 1287
Light toning, some scattered deposits, superb strike, excellent detail on both obverse and reverse. A very unusual type among Roman Imperial coins, unique to the issues of Valerian and his son Gallienus (in addition to an extremely rare type struck for Claudius II Gothicus.) The reverse legend may be translated as “Vows of the World”.
Collection : Roman Imperial - the Military Anarchy