I got these two coins together as a lot. Both are silvered, the Gallienus especially. I like it best. My camera set-up is down so these are the sellers pics. Anyone know what the mark under Virtus is on the Gallienus? At first I thought is was a star, but now I'm not sure.
Lovely coins, especially the probus. Mark is a mint mark, but not sure which since I dont focus on him. There is several.
The mint mark on the Gallienus is a star, one of the mint marks associated with the Asian mint. Attribution is RIC 5(a) 668, page 189.
Nice Gallienus & Probus coins. My Gallienus coins are all in fairly poor condition. Here is a high grade silvered Probus. Probus A.D. 276-282 AE Silvered Antoninianus Struck in A.D. 278 3.88 gms, 24 mm Obv:radiant bust in imperial mantle facing left holding eagle tipped septre. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG Rev: Probus on horseback raising hand, no captive at foot. XXIQ in exergue. ADVENTVS AVG. Grade: EF, large, lustrous, & centered with original silver plate & clear legends. Other: Siscia mint workshop #4 (Q). 5th Issue of Siscia. R.I.C. 624 Bust Type H, Alföldi type 5, n° 95, like Sear 3340. Probus strived to revive the failing Roman economy but was ultimately killed by mutinous soldiers that didn’t want to perform civilian labor.
Many of them were born that way. The reign of Gallienus wasn't exactly a high point in Roman minting quality. Here is my Rome mint version of the OP coin... Gallienus, 253-266 AR Antoninianus, 20mm, 3.28g; Rome mint: 263-264 Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG; radiate bust right, seen from behind. Rev.: VIRTVS AVG; Virtus standing left, holding spear and shield. Reference: RIC 5(a) 325
Very nice ... I'm sorry fellas, but I never miss an opportunity to flash my favourite Gallienus PAMPHYLIA, Side. Gallienus, Æ 11 Assarion 253-268 AD Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 14.25 grams Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right above eagle standing right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; IA obliterated by c/m of Є within circular incuse Reverse: Athena standing facing, head right, holding spear and [thunderbolt], with shield at side; pomegranate to left
I have a very similar type to this one, except it has AVGG instead, which shows that it was struck during Gallienus's joint reign with his father Valerian. It is Rome mint.
