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Gallienus, Zoo Issue, Stag Standing Left reverse

Æ Antoninianus; 22mm/2.5gm     Mint of Rome; struck ca. 267-268 AD

Con/ about Extremely Fine; Well-struck and centered to either side on a broad flan; glossy warm brown patina with bronze highlights. Spectacular portrait of the emperor and a crisp image of the stag.

Obv/ GALLIENVS AVG; radiate bust right.

Rev/ DIANAE CONS AVG; Stag standing left, X in exergue.

Ref/ RIC Vol V, 179

Seller's Note/ An extraordinary example of this issue worthy of even the most discriminating collector!