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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus

253-268

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gallienus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.

On the back (reverse), an eagle is depicted holding a wreath in its beak.

Billon

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium