Third Century Gallienus or not Antoninianus?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Homer2, Dec 31, 2023.

  1. Homer2

    Homer2 Well-Known Member

    I picked up this third century coin thinking it was a Gallienus (listed as such), but the auction had very little detail. As I want to find the exact catalogue number for the coins if I can, I have been looking, but no exact matches for Gallienus with Mars/Virtus in this pose with the lettering.

    As the name is not quite right either, I think this is not Gallienus, but maybe someone else. Seems to start with IMP A[M]***ANVA AVG with the Rev. M N [omega] T or [Gamma] I ****. Provincial?

    Aemillianus coins don't seem to have AM-spelling. Trebonianus or Volusianus don't seem to work.

    It's a 10 EUR coin, but the period is interesting, so hoping to nail this one down. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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  3. ambr0zie

    ambr0zie Dacian Taraboste

    Aurelian - IMP AVRELIANVS AVG - Mars reverse, MARTI PACI, holding olive branch and spear
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  4. Homer2

    Homer2 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, that's gotta be it. I was really not seeing the R in MARTI as anything other than a Greek letter. Was looking at Wildwinds for a match, but also wasn't seeing it there. Big thanks. Digging into these details is great for learning.

    Still need a Gallienus then also.
     
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