GALLIENUS
253–268 AD
Gallienus ruled during one of the most turbulent periods of the Roman Empire, facing invasions, internal revolts, and the fragmentation of imperial authority. Despite these pressures, he initiated important military reforms and encouraged artistic and cultural revival. His coinage is vast and varied, ranging from high‑quality early issues to later billon and bronze pieces struck during the empire’s financial decline. Gallienus was assassinated in AD 268 during the siege of Milan, but his reign remains a key chapter in the history of the Crisis of the Third Century.
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WRS 10831 — Antoninianus
Billon Antoninianus. Mint of Antioch, Sole Reign. GALLIENVS PF AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right. ® AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. RSC 28.
£15.00
WRS 10928 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. Mint of Lugdunum. Radiate, cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield. ® GERMANICVS MAX V. Trophy; two captives at base. RSC 310.
£55.00
WRS 8188 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. Mint of Lugdunum. Radiate, cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield. ® GERMANICVS MAX V. Trophy; two captives at base. RSC 310. Perfect silver.
£55.00
WRS 7908 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. LAETITIA AVG. Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor. RSC 426.
£40.00
WRS 10832 — Antoninianus
Billon or Æ Antoninianus. Mint of Antioch, Sole Reign. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right. ® P M TR P XV P P, Neptune standing left, foot on prow, holding trident. Mintmark VIIC dot. RIC V‑1, 603; RSC 848. Dark tone with much silver surface intact.
£65.00
WRS 10833 — Antoninianus
Billon Antoninianus. Mint of Antioch, Sole Reign. GALLIENVS PF AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right. ® ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left holding Victory and spear; shield at side. RIC V‑1, 654; RSC 920. Attractive silver surface.
£65.00
WRS 10834 — Antoninianus
Billon Antoninianus. Mint of Antioch, Sole Reign. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right. ® VENER VICTRIX, Venus standing left holding helmet, spear, and shield. RIC V‑1, 660; RSC 1021. Toned silver surface.
£55.00
WRS 10929 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. Mint of Mediolanum. VICT GERM. Victory walking left; captive at feet. RSC 1045a.
£35.00
WRS 10835 — Antoninianus
Billon Antoninianus. Mint of Antioch, Sole Reign. GALLIENVS PF AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right. ® VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking left; star in field. RIC V‑1, 662; RSC 1098. Toned.
£55.00
WRS 10836 — Antoninianus
Billon Antoninianus. Mint of Antioch, Sole Reign. GALLIENVS PF AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right. ® VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left leaning on shield and holding spear. RIC V‑1, 667; RSC 1235.
£20.00
