Roman Empire - Gallienus in the sole reign (260-268 A.D.) Silver antoninianus from the legionary series (3,13 g. 21 mm.). Mediolanum (Milano) mint, 260-261 A.D.
GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right /
LEG VIII AVG VI P VI F, bull standing right.
MIR 36, 1009r; RIC V (joint reign) 353; Cunetio 1466. Extremely fine condition. Beautiful details, excellent and rare bust. Complete and excellent silvering.
Like VII Claudia, Legio VIII Augusta was originally founded by Julius Caesar in the 50s BC and was reconstituted by Octavian (later Augustus) during the Second Triumvirate (43-31 BC). Its steadfast loyalty to its patron won it the title of Augusta late in his reign (27 BC - AD 14). VIII Augusta played a key role in the German campaigns of Tiberius and the Pannonian Revolt of AD 6-8, and remained stationed in Pannonia for sometime thereafter. A detachment probably formed part of the British invasion force under Claudius in AD 43, while the rest of the legion was stationed at Novae in Moesia (modern Svistov, Bulgaria). After suppressing the revolt of Saturninus in AD 89, VIII Augusta settled into permanent residence in upper Germany at Argentoratum (modern Strasbourg). Despite being stationed in the heart of the breakaway Gallic Empire of Postumus, at least part of the legion remained loyal to Gallienus, as attested on his coinage. Like other Caesarian legions, a bull was its symbol. Please see the photos for a better impression. Shipments to destinations outside of Spain (both in the EU and third countries) are subject to the processing of export licenses, but only those from third countries will be charged at a rate of 5%. Shipments are likely to be subject to delays depending on the administrative deadlines derived from the application for export permits process. |
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