Code: 13115
This is a scarce ancient Roman Æ Antoninianus of Emperor Gallienus, minted at Antioch between the years 253 - 268 AD
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG "Gallienus, emperor (Augustus)." Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: VIRTVS AVG "Courage of the emperor" Hercules standing right, holding club in right hand and apple in left hand. Together with the inscription relate to Herculean courage.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Antoninianus
MATERIAL: AE debased to the point of being essentially bronze (c.1% silver).
DATE: 253 - 268 AD
MINTMARK: Antioch
SIZE: 21mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.96 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC V-1 (S), Asian Mint 623; Goebl 1647; Sear 10404 (but no dot in mintmark)
PROVENANCE: Ex Naville Numismatics sale 100, 758
