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A work made of silver.

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus

260-268

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of Emperor Gallienus, radiate and facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Gallienus in military garb and holding a spear in his left hand. He stands facing front with his head turned left to regard a tiny kneeling figure.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium