Ancient Roman Bronze Antoninianus of Gallienus (No Reserve Price)






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Ancient Roman bronze Antoninianus of Emperor Gallienus (AD 260–268), with a radiate bust on the obverse and Fortuna on the reverse, diameter about 2.1 cm and weight 2.45 g, in Good condition and acquired from a private collection in 1990.
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A Roman bronze antoninianus of Emperor Gallienus (ruler of the Gallic Empire from AD 253 to 268). The obverse displays the radiate head of Gallienus facing right with GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse features Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. The accompanying legend reads FORTVNA REDVX, with ς in the right field.
Diameter: (circa) 2.1cm
Weight: 2.45g
Provenance: Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, acquired 1970s.
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A Roman bronze antoninianus of Emperor Gallienus (ruler of the Gallic Empire from AD 253 to 268). The obverse displays the radiate head of Gallienus facing right with GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse features Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. The accompanying legend reads FORTVNA REDVX, with ς in the right field.
Diameter: (circa) 2.1cm
Weight: 2.45g
Provenance: Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, acquired 1970s.
N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**
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