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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bart9349, post: 135449, member: 5682&quot;]<b>Thank you for the great information. What I find interesting is the crown of the emperor on the coin. The emperor has a laureated diadem.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>The coin Brian showed of Gallienus is an interesting contrast. His coin had a crown of radiating spikes. This, I guess, represents the influence of Sol Invictus, the unconquered sun god. The radiating spikes represented the sun. The worship of Sol Invictus became increasingly popular during the &quot;third century crisis,&quot; with the many barbarian attacks and internal disputes. Gallienus, an emperor from this troubled period, would have portrayed himself as the human incarnation of Sol Invictus. </b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Your coin, possibly from Constantius II, reflects the changing times. His being a Christian would have made the portrayal of Sol Invictus inappropriate. Many of the emperors from before the &quot;third century crisis&quot; also wore a similar laureated diadem. His laureated diadem probably was meant to represent a return to a &quot;more secure, wiser rule.&quot;&nbsp; </b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Thank you for this interesting piece of history.&nbsp;&nbsp; </b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>&nbsp;...*guy... </b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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