Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
260-268
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 radiant crown. On the back (reverse), the sun god Sol is depicted standing, his head turned to the left, holding a staff and a globe.
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