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Sestertius with bust of Gallienus
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 254–255
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 15.56 gm.
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.473.4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, right.
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Reverse: Concordia standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left.
S C left and right, in field.
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Reverse: Concordia standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left.
S C left and right, in field.
CO[NCORDIA]EXERCIT
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)