Gallienus...AGAIN!!!

I recently saw this Gallienus and found it interesting enough to buy yet another Gallienus. It is quite a pleasing example with decent legends and preservation but it was the slight drapery on both shoulders that set this example apart from the piles of Radiate head types that are much more the norm.

Gallienus Antoninianus
Obv:– IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate bust right, slight drapery on both shoulders
Rev:– FORT REDVX, Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopia
Minted in Mediolanum/Milan (//MS)
Reference:– Göbl 1350f. RIC 483

 

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Nice!! => super tough lookin' coin (great rugged eye-appeal) ... a real "winner"

 

That's another nice Gallienus coins. Those can be challenging to get decent coins.

 

It is quite nice when a coin with a special variation like the drapery comes with such high eye appeal, surfaces and centering.

 

Nice looking coin for a Gallienus. Nice looking coin period. Gallienus coins generally are not so nice.

 

Like other, nice coin and never saw that bust type either for him, good eye.

 

And now I feel like buying more Gallienus coins. Thanks... I think!

 

That's a nice lookin' piece Martin.

 

I second Doug's comment. Sometimes you have to settle for a less-than-perfect coin to acquire a particular variety. This one is outstanding in all respects.

 

M,
Nice catch. Nice coin.

Doug H.