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Gallienus Silvered Antoninianus, Mars with Spear and Shield, Rome Mint
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Silvered antoninianus of Emperor Gallienus struck at Rome (c. 260–268 CE).
Obverse: radiate, cuirassed bust of Gallienus right with legend IMP GALLIENVS AVG.
Reverse: Mars standing right, holding spear and shield, with legend MARTI PROPVGN.
Rare find for its preserved layer of silver: antoniniani were heavily debased by the time of Gallienus.
Attribution: RIC V Gallienus 277.