Gallienus, AE Antoninianus, Rome mint, 267-268 AD – Stag

Description

Note: Gallienus, who ruled from AD 253 to 268, was a Roman Emperor during the tumultuous Crisis of the Third Century. His reign was marked by continuous military conflicts and internal strife, but he is also noted for his efforts to stabilize the empire and his patronage of the arts. The obverse features a radiate bust of Gallienus facing right. The radiate crown emphasizes his divine status and the imperial aura associated with the emperor. The reverse depicts a stag walking left, a symbol associated with Diana. The stag represents fertility and nature, aligning with Diana’s role as a goddess of the hunt and wilderness.