My $10 Ancient

Latest addition is yet another Gallienus Ant. Pish had posted this type recently and others also have it. I wanted the type too.

I only spotted it near the end of it's closing with no bids. Tossed one in and won it.

Could be cleaned up but there I times I like them crusty and green. I don't find this one too bothersome.


Gallienus (253 - 268 A.D.)
AR Antoninianus
O: GALLIENVS PF AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus facing right.
R: GERMANICVS MAX V, Two captives seated at foot of trophy.
Lyons Mint 258-259 A.D.
22mm
3.64g
RIC V-I, 17.

 

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Not a bad looking coin Mat. Mine has a similar reverse, different legend:

GALLIENUS
Antoninianus
OBVERSE: GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
REVERSE: VIRTVTI AVG Exe: SPQR - Trophy between two captives
Struck at Asian Mint, 268 AD
2.9g, 20mm
RIC V-1, Asian Mint 675

 

Nice... nothing like a $10 Gallienus. My Gallienus Panther Club membership coin was about $7.

 

Pretty cool for ten bucks Mat!!

My example for a similar amount:

 

I have a few Gallienus...


Ant - Laetitia Rev


Ant - Milan Mint - Abundantia Rev


Ant - Sole Reign - Antioch Mint - VIRTVS AVGVSTI, Hercules

 

Nice coins, everyone.

 

Nice deal Mat! I think I paid around$10 for each of these.