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Perga AE29 SNGFr 579 of Gallienus

Gallienus AE29 (10 Assaria) of Perga, Pamphylia. AVT KAI AV KAI PO LI GALLIHNO CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, I before / PERGAIWN, Elpis (Spes) standing left, holding flower and hem of skirt.

Lot No.3524. VF.

$ 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.