coin
253 AD-260 AD
LMGLM:2017.4.30
Summary: coin, Antoninianus of Gallienus (sole reign). O: Radiate bust R, GALLIENVS AVG; R: Antelope walking L. Γ in exergue, DIANAE CONS AVGIdentification note: Gallienus ruled the empire jointly with his father Valerian from AD 253, and solely from 260. He defeated the Goths in 268, who had invaded across the Danube in huge numbers,...
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Summary: coin, Antoninianus of Gallienus (sole reign). O: Radiate bust R, GALLIENVS AVG; R: Antelope walking L. Γ in exergue, DIANAE CONS AVG
Identification note: Gallienus ruled the empire jointly with his father Valerian from AD 253, and solely from 260. He defeated the Goths in 268, who had invaded across the Danube in huge numbers, but was murdered by his officers shortly afterwards.
Identification note: layer 6. RIC 181; Sear 10200.