Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
Ancient Roman
260–268
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gallienus, facing right and wearing a radiant crown. On the back (reverse), the sun god Sol is depicted standing, his head turned to the left, holding a staff and a globe.
