Gallienus, August 253 - September 268 A.D. RA115543. Billon antoninianus, Göbl MIR 555n, RSC IV 954, Hunter IV S47, RIC V-1 S278, SRCV III 10357, gF, broad flan, dark green patina, weak centers, scratches, edge crack, 2.528g, 21.3mm, 30o, 6th officina, Rome mint, GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front; reverse SECVRIT ORBIS (Latin: the world is safe), Securitas seated left, short scepter in right hand, propping head on left hand, left arm resting on back of chair, VI in exergue; ex Leu Numismatik auction 29 (24-26 Feb 2024), lot 3768 (part of) The reverse legend and Securitas' relaxed pose were more propaganda than an indicator of the actual security of the empire. Gallienus faced many usurpers and barbarian incursions his reign. |
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