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Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Mariniana

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Roman

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The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Mariniana, believed to be the wife of emperor Valerian and mother of emperor Gallienus, facing right. On the back (reverse), a flying peacock is depicted.

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