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RIC 645 of Gallienus

Gallienus AE Antonininus. Antioch mint, 263 AD. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate draped bust right / IOVI STATORI, Jupiter standing left holding scepter & thunderbolt, star to right.

Lot No.7135. VF.

$ 35.

Gallienus was the son of Valerian, and took the throne in 260 AD when his father was captured by the Parthians. He ruled until 268 AD when he was murdered by his own troops during the revolt Aureolus.