Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus

Art Institute of Chicago

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus

Roman

Date
260-268
Medium
Billon
Culture
Roman Empire
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gallienus, facing right and wearing a radiant crown. On the back (reverse), the god Virtus is depicted standing, facing right and holding a spear and a shield.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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