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Oct 14, 2017 · Here's a zoo coin from his wife, Cornelia Salonina: Cornelia Salonina, AD 253-268. Roman AE antoninianus, 2.84 g, 22.8 mm. Rome mint, officina 4, AD 267-268. Obv: COR SALONINA AVG, diademed and draped bust right on crescent. Rev: IVNONI CONS AVG, doe walking left; Δ in exergue.
Aug 11, 2022 · I bought four new animal coins of Gallienus in the Leu Numismatik auction last month: one new Zoo Series coin, two new coins from the Legionary Series, and one new Antioch Lion coin to add to the one I already had. I'm going to post all of them in this thread, but in three separate posts, both to...
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Gallienus, now devoid of offspring, gave the task of dealing with the revolt of Quietus and Macrinus to Aureolus, his general. Aureolus was used to dealing with revolts as he defeated Ingenuus. Aureolus' commander, Domitianus, met Macrinus, Macrinus Senior and army in Illyricium.
Gallienus. The son of Valerian, Gallienus became emperor when his father was taken prisoner by a Persian King. His greatest contribution to military history was the first commissioning of a cavalry-only unit which could be dispatched anywhere within the empire within short order.
GALLIENUS AE silvered antoninianus. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right. Reverse - APOLLINI CONS AVG, Centaur walking left holding globe and trophy. Cohen 74, RSC 74. 20mm, 4.0g.
GALLIENUS AE antoninianus. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right. Reverse - APOLLINI CONS AVG, Centaur walking left holding globe and trophy. Cohen 74, RSC 74
Gallienus 253. Gallienus, Valerian's son, became co-emperor shortly after Valerian himself ascended the throne. His greatest contribution to military history was the first commissioning of a cavalry-only unit which could be dispatched anywhere within the empire within short order.