© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ21 - Gallienus CMYΡ Γ NEΩKOΡΩN
| Bronze | 4.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Smyrna (Conventus of Smyrna) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Front view of tetrastyle temple with four columns, within which statue of Tyche standing facing, head left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Greek
Lettering: CMYΡ Γ NEΩKOΡΩN
Translation: Smyrna, third Neokoros
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman emperor Gallienus wearing a beard. Most depictions of Gallienus show him clean-shaven, so this coin is a unique example of how the emperor was perceived and portrayed in different ways during his reign.
