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S3003 of Gallienus

Gallienus Billon Antoninianus. Joint reign, Asian mint, 255-256 AD. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust right / VIRTVS AVGG, Valerian and Gallienus standing facing each other,one holds Victory, the other a globe. RIC 456, Cohen 1310.

Lot No.1611. nVF.

$ 65.

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.