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Perga AE28 SNGFr 570 of Gallienus

Gallienus Æ 28 10-assaria of Pamphylia, Perga. AV KAI PO LI GALLIHNO CEB, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; I (denomination) to right / PERGAIWN ARTEMILOC, Artemis Pergaia within distyle temple, ACVLOV on archetrave, flanked by two torches. SNGvA 4732.

Lot No.3529. nVF.

$ 175.

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.