Antiocheia (AD 253-268) AE 36 - Gallienus

Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AE36 (20.82g, 6h). Radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield / Bridge spanning the Maeandrus river; gateway to bridge to left, surmounted by stork standing right; on parapet, river-god Maendrus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia. Good VF, red and dark green patina. A choice example of this interesting and ambitiously designed type.

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Filename:	87000844.jpg
City/Mint name:	Antiocheia ad Maeander
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG MÃ¼nchen 92; SNG von Aulock 2430; SNG Copenhagen -
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 87 (5/2011), lot 844 ($1900 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	104 KiB
Date added:	Jun 11, 2011
Dimensions:	800 x 391 pixels
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