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Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus

260-268

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Gallienus, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Providence stands holding a globe and scepter.

Billon

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium