Coin Portraying Emperor Gallienus
253-260
Billon
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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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 type of breastplate called a cuirass and a draped cloak called a paludamentum. On his head he wears a crown of laurels. On the back (reverse), the goddess Nike stands holding a wreath and a palm branch.
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