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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Antoninianus of Gallienus
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Antoninianus of Gallienus

Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa
Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Gallienus
Date260-268 CE
MediumDebased silver
Dimensions11/16 in., 0.13 oz (1.8 cm, 3.6 g)
Object number1929.001.008
Label TextObverse: GALLIENVS AVG, with head of Gallienus, radiate, to right

Reverse: VIRTVS AVG, with Mars, helmeted and in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand, and foot on helmet; P in right field
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 12