Gallienus, BI Antoninianus, Samosata Mint, 255-256 AD – Two Victories

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Roman Imperial, Gallienus, BI Antoninianus (billon, 3.6g, 23mm), Samosata Mint, 255-256 AD
Obv: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right, seen from behind
Rev: VOTA ORBIS; two Victories standing right and left, affixing shield inscribed S C on palm-tree
Ref: RIC 459;  MIR 1682m Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: Gallienus was a Roman Emperor who co-ruled with his father Valerian from AD 253 until his father’s capture in AD 260, and then ruled alone until his assassination in AD 268. His reign was marked by multiple crises, including invasions, internal rebellions, and the capture of his father by the Persian Empire. The obverse features a radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to the right, seen from behind. The radiate crown indicates the coin’s denomination as an Antoninianus, and the military attire (drapery and cuirass) signifies Gallienus’s role as a commander and protector of the empire. The reverse shows two Victories standing right and left, affixing a shield inscribed “S C” on a palm-tree. The “S C” stands for “Senatus Consulto,” indicating that the coin was issued by decree of the Senate. The Victories symbolize military success and divine favor, while the palm-tree is a symbol of victory and triumph.

 

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