Roman — Roman; 260-268
Coin, radiate
A base silver radiate coin of Emperor Gallienus, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 253-268. Gallienus ruled alongside his father, Valerian, AD 253-260, and alone, AD 260-268. The back of the coin depicts Pax, the Roman goddess of peace. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 260-268.
Obv: Cuirassed and radiate bust of Gallienus, facing right. Obv inscription: GALLIENVS AVG. Rev: Pax, standing left, holding an olive branch in her extended right hand and a transverse sceptre in the left. Rev inscription: PAX [A]VG, T in field (right).
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.153, no.256.
Ref: Cunetio (2009), p.113, no.1044.
Condition:VF/F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N677
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Gallienus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 260-268
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 3.4 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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