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Æ23 - Gallienus ICONIENSIVM COP S R; Iconium
| Bronze | 4.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Iconium (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-268 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#295524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
Lettering:
ICONIENSIVM COP
S R
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gallienus, who was a Roman emperor during the 3rd century AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which were used for trade and commerce throughout the empire.