The listing, 1,750 yr old Authentic Ancient Roman Coin from 253-268 AD shipwreck has ended.
Rare Authentic Ancient Roman Coin from 253-268 A.D. Has alot of wear. One of many coins found in an old ship wreck. it's roughly 1,750 years old.
253-268 AD - Gallienus - RIC V (sole reign) 305 - VICTORIA AVG III
Emperor: Gallienus (r. 253-268 AD)
Date: 260-268 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Antoninianus Billon
Front: GALLIENVS AVG
Emperor Gallienus
Bust right; radiate and cuirassed
Back: VICTORIA AVG III
The Emperor's Third Victory (refers to the defeat of Regalianus, in 260AD, under the revised numbering system for victories)
Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm.
"T" in left field (Rome mint, third officina)
RIC V Gallienus (sole reign) 305; VM 300
2.24g; 21.1mm; 30° sear 10387 vf
Get a great deal on this Authentic Roman Coin auction You will receive the exact coin pictured here. In 259 AD Gallienus' father was taken captive by the Persians, Gallienus made no attempt to free him and usurped his father's reign. Gallienus made his greatest achievements during the end of his reign. Having lost the greater part of the Gallic empire he repelled an invasion of Goths and defeated the Alamanni. Gallienus then moved on to lay siege to Mediolanum During the siege Gallienus' authority was challenged and Gallienus was murdered in mysterious circumstances in September 268 AD.