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 c138


Roman Antoninianus Coins

Inv. No.: c138
Date: A.D. 254-268 (Hayes).
Weight: 2.62g
 
Obv.: Gallienus, radiate.
[GAL]LIENVS AV[G.]

Rev.: Female figure standing, draped, patera(?) in raised left hand.
…DIA…

In the course of a reign plagued by wars, insurrections, usurpers and pestilence, Gallienus proclaimed on his coins his devotion to a remarkably wide range of Roman deities. The reverse figure could be Diana, but it is impossible to be certain.