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Medallion with bust of Gallienus
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 260–268
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 28.39 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Mr. L. Forrer, Sr.
Accession Number58.98
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
Catalogue Raisonné
Roman Medallions (MFA, 1962, 1975), no. 072.
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. IMPGALLIENVSPIVSFELAVG
Reverse: The three Monetae.
MONETAAVG
Reverse: The three Monetae.
MONETAAVG
ProvenanceBy date unknown: British Museum Collection; 1955: acquired by a U.S. Private Collection through an exchange with the British Museum; anonymous gift to MFA in Memory of Mr. L. Forrer, Sr., February 13, 1958