Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
Ancient Roman
260–268
- Medium
- Billon
- 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 head of Emperor Gallienus, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Providence stands holding a globe and scepter.
