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Numismatics

ID number:  BIRBI-R1848
Object type:  Coin
Institution:  The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Named collection:  G. Haines Collection
Collector:  Haines, Geoffrey
Maker:  Gallienus; Valerian I; Lugdunum
Denomination:  Antoninianus
Place made:  Lyons
Culture:  Roman
Date made:  258-259
Metal:  Silver
Diameter (cm):  2.40
Weight (g):  3.32
Axis (degrees):  0.00
Provenance:  Haines 959. P. Meinser, Dinan, Côtes du Nord, France, 1928.
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Description:  Obverse: Head of Gallienus, wearing a radiate crown and bearded, cuirassed, facing l. Reverse: Trophy between two captives, both sat facing away from the centre and tied to the base.

Inscriptions:  Obverse: GHLLIEΠIUS P Γ HVC (Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus). Reverse: GLRMANICVS MHX V (Victor over the Germans for the Fifth Time).

Bibliography:  RIC V 18 var. (Joint Reign)

Notes:  As opposed to the RIC type, the bust on the obverse does not hold a spear and shield.

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