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A work made of billon.

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus

260-268

Roman

Roman Empire

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

On the back (reverse), the god Virtus is depicted standing, facing right and holding a spear and a shield.

Billon

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium