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Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus

260-268
Billon

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gallienus, facing right and wearing a radiant crown. On the back (reverse), the sun god Sol is depicted standing, holding a spear and a shield.

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