Gallienus
253–268 AD
Gallienus ruled during one of the most turbulent phases of the Roman Empire, first jointly with his father Valerian and then alone after Valerian’s capture by the Persians. His reign saw multiple breakaway states, invasions, and internal revolts, yet he implemented important military reforms that strengthened the cavalry arm. Despite political instability, his coinage is extensive and varied, reflecting both traditional imperial themes and innovative religious motifs. Later ancient sources often judged him harshly, but modern scholarship recognises his administrative and military efforts amid overwhelming crises. He was assassinated in AD 268 during the revolt of Aureolus, ending a long and eventful reign.
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WRB 7838 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Antoninianus. Mint of Rome, Sole Reign. ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae. B in left field. RIC V 157.
£20.00
WRB 7839 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Antoninianus. Mint of Rome, Sole Reign. AETERNITAS AVG, Sol standing left holding globe, right hand raised. T in left field. RIC V 160.
£20.00
WRB 8031 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Antoninianus. PAX AVG, Pax standing front, head left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre.
£15.00
WRB 7841 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Antoninianus. Mint of Rome, Sole Reign. VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left, holding purse and cornucopiae. E in right field. RIC V 287.
£25.00
WRB 10792 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Antoninianus. Mint of Antioch, Sole Reign. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right. ® LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and rudder. Mintmark VIIC. RIC V‑1, 616; RSC 425. Much of the silver wash intact.
£45.00
