Another neat Gallienus

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  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    I have several dozen coins of Gallienus, but every now and again I find one that is really cool and unusual.

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    What a cool reverse. I would imagine that the design is in reference to a triumphal column, or perhaps an outdoor altar, surmounted by a Zeus statue, but I have not found any proof of this.
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I've seen the type before, it's scarce. Neat addition.
     
    Mat, Jan 20, 2023
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    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    I’ve never seen one before ever, and I managed to get this for less than a Big Mac meal. Amazing
     
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  5. romismatist

    romismatist Well-Known Member

    It was minted during Gallienus' third consulate, in AD 257. It celebrates the victories of Gallienus on the Rhine. The reverse shows a statue of Jupiter (IOVI VICTORI) on a base inscribed "IMP CES".
     
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    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    I have a question. Was the verbiage IMP CES used to keep each line 3 letters, or was CES an acceptable abbreviation for CAESAE? I’ve never seen CES in any other context myself
     
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