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Troas AE20 BMC 185 of Gallienus

Gallienus AE20 of Alexandria Troas. ..ALLIEN.. Laureate, draped bust right / TROA, turreted bust of of Tyche right, vexillum behind. BMC 185.

Lot No.3063. VF.

$ 275.

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.