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A work made of silver.

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus

260-268

Roman, minted in Asia

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Gallienus, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the god Jupiter (Greek Zeus) facing front and holding a scepter.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium