Emperor Gallienus Ancient Roman Silver Antoninianus (AD 253–268) ☆☆

Denomination: Nummus

Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned

Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)

Composition: Bronze

Provenance: Ownership History Available

Year: 253 AD

Era: Ancient

Fineness: 0.9

KM Number: 90

Country of Origin: Italy

An exceptional, highly detailed example of an ancient Roman Antoninianus (double denarius) struck under Emperor Gallienus. Reigning for fifteen years during the absolute height of the Crisis of the Third Century, Gallienus was a brilliant military reformer who defended the empire against relentless barbarian invasions and internal rebellions.

This specific piece dates to his early joint reign with his father, Valerian I. Unlike the heavily debased, nearly pure bronze issues of his later sole reign, this early coin was struck with a noticeable silver content (billon), giving it excellent metallic brightness. Boasting a sharp, high-relief portrait and crisp legends, this coin is a premium addition to any Roman Imperial collection.