Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
Ancient Roman
260–268
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
billonportraitcoinancient artroman (ancient, style or period)
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of Emperor Gallienus, radiate and facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Gallienus in military garb and holding a spear in his left hand. He stands facing front with his head turned left to regard a tiny kneeling figure.
