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Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Gallienus (about 1,760-1,770 years ago)

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Emperor: Gallienus (253-268 AD)
Denomination: Antoninianus (double denarius)
Composition: Bronze (AE)
Obverse: Radiate portrait of Emperor Gallienus with Latin inscription.
Reverse: Likely depicts a Roman deity or personification (such as Victory, Peace, or Security) with accompanying Latin text expressing wishes for prosperity or military success
Certification: NGC Certified
Minted:between 253-268 AD

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Emperor: Gallienus (253-268 AD)
Denomination: Antoninianus (double denarius)
Composition: Bronze (AE)
Obverse: Radiate portrait of Emperor Gallienus with Latin inscription.
Reverse: Likely depicts a Roman deity or personification (such as Victory, Peace, or Security) with accompanying Latin text expressing wishes for prosperity or military success
Certification: NGC Certified
Minted:between 253-268 AD

Emperor: Gallienus (253-268 AD)
Denomination: Antoninianus (double denarius)
Composition: Bronze (AE)
Obverse: Radiate portrait of Emperor Gallienus with Latin inscription.
Reverse: Likely depicts a Roman deity or personification (such as Victory, Peace, or Security) with accompanying Latin text expressing wishes for prosperity or military success
Certification: NGC Certified
Minted:between 253-268 AD

Historical Significance: This coin circulated during the tumultuous "Crisis of the Third Century," an era of barbarian invasions and military revolts. It represents a tangible piece of one of Rome's most difficult periods, witnessing the dramatic capture of Emperor Valerian by the Persians in 260 AD. Despite facing overwhelming chaos and a fragmenting empire, Gallienus persevered, and this coin stands as a testament to his remarkable 15-year reign.

Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus (/ˌɡæliˈɛnəs/; c. 218 – September 268) was Roman emperor with his father Valerian from 253 to 260 and alone from 260 to 268. He ruled during the Crisis of the Third Century that nearly caused the collapse of the empire. He won numerous military victories against usurpers and Germanic tribes, but was unable to prevent the secession of important provinces. His 15-year reign was the longest in half a century.

Born into a wealthy and traditional senatorial family, Gallienus was the son of Valerian and Mariniana. Valerian became Emperor in September 253 and had the Roman Senate elevate Gallienus to the rank of Augustus. Valerian divided the empire between him and his son, with Valerian ruling the east and his son the west. Gallienus defeated the usurper Ingenuus in 258 and destroyed an Alemanni army at Mediolanum in 259.