Another Gallienus

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Mat, Jun 11, 2015.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Here is another Gallienus I acquired. Looked to be a scarcer reverse and its currently pending wildwinds publishing. The coin is very dark in hand. Tried to get better pics but this will do.

    Reverse details are very nice, especially in hand.

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    Gallienus (253 - 268 A.D.)
    AR Antoninianus
    O: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG : Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
    R: PIETATI AVGG : Pietas standing facing, head left, left arm leaning on column, vertical long scepter in right.
    Antioch, 253-255 A.D.
    3.95g
    22mm
    RIC V, Part I, 295; Göbl 1563d
     
    Last edited: Jun 11, 2015
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  3. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    That's a fantastic coin I'd love to have, Mat. Congrats!
     
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  4. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    That's definitely nice for Gallienus. Might be a truckload of deplorable Gallienus coins to this one. lol
     
  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Ditto what Gil said. Very nice for Gallienus, especially that reverse.
     
  6. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Whoa, nice! Not too many of those around. I've only seen the type in RIC, I've never seen one for sale.
     
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  7. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Ditto what EVERYONE HAS SAID...

    Terrific coin Gil !!!!!
     
  8. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    That would be Mat. :)
     
  9. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    But Gil would like it I'm sure
     
  10. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    lol. You bet I would like it.
     
  11. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Oops, I'm trying unsuccessfully to 'multi-task' again LOL

    Sorry Mat:(:)
     
  12. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thanks for the comments, everyone.
     
  13. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    oh yeah very nice, good bust and pietas looks pretty sweet.
     
  14. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Very different bust of old Gallienus Mat, good lookin' coin. :)
     
  15. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I think this Gallienus has Serapis on the reverse. GalS O.jpg GalSerap.jpg
     
  16. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    An interesting looking portrait. Cool addition Mat!
     
  17. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Wow, Mat => that coin has super coin eye-appeal!! (it is gorgeous, my friend!!) ... yummy-yummy!!
     
    Last edited: Jun 13, 2015
  18. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Looks like he could be stopping traffic :D
     
  19. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

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