Code: 13125
This is a scarce ancient Roman Æ Antoninianus of Emperor Gallienus, minted at Rome between the years 253 - 268 AD
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG "Gallienus, emperor (Augustus)." Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: IOVI CONS AVG "To Jupiter, the protector of the emperor (Augustus)" Goat, walking left. Officina mark in exergue. Gallienus' Zoo: Late in his reign, Gallienus struck a series of coins in honour of nine deities, seeking their divine intervention by depicting animals associated with each. Jupiter being the king of the Gods and G.O.A.T!
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Antoninianus
MATERIAL: AE billion debased silver
DATE: 253 - 268 AD (this issue c. 260 - 268 AD)
MINTMARK: Rome
SIZE: 20mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.73 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC V 207; RSC 342; ; Sear 10235
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Norfolk, United Kingdom
