Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
Ancient Roman
260–268
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
silverportraitcoinancient artancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Gallienus, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the god Jupiter (Greek Zeus) facing front and holding a scepter.
