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Gallienus 253-268. Antoninianus 21 mm 260-267 Mediolanum. Radiate bust right GALLIENVS AVG / APOLLO CONSER Apollo Lykeios with raised right arm and lyra on a rock. Cunetio 1505; very fine
Apollo's design goes back to the well-known cult-statue of Apollo in the Lyceum, the god's grove along with a gymnasium in Athens. In the lobby (peripatos) of the gym taught the famous philosophers Aristotle and Theophrastus.
Additional Information
Category 1 | Roman Imperial Coins |
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Ruler | Gallienus |
Reign | 253-268 |
Denomination | Antoninianus |
Date | 260-267 |
Mint | Mediolanum |
Material | Silver |
Condition | very fine |
Catalogue | Cunetio 1505 |
Weight | 3.57 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Item Number | 60220 |