Description: Gallienus (253 - 268 AD). AE Antoninianus Antioch mint 266/7 AD. GALLIENVS AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG; Hercules standing right, head left, holding apples, lion skin and club; VIIC• in ex.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 3,92 g

Grade: gVF/aVF

Attribution: MIR 1647b; RIC 623

Commentary: attractive olive-grey patina with thinlayer of sandy contrasting deposits

History: Gallienus, his father and his children were the only three generations dynasty during the troubled 3rd century.

Article Number: 005-07-06-44147