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obolos 27 21 Mar 2023
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Anonymous issues, time of Gallienus, circa 268. Sestertius (Bronze, 28 mm, 12.84 g, 6 h), Rome mint, c. 268. GENIVS P R Radiate head of Genius of the Roman People to right, wearing mural crown. Rev. S C / INT - VRB within laurel wreath. MIR 702h. RIC 2 (Interregnum). Yonge 9. Rare. Dark green patina. Cleaning marks on reverse, otherwise, about very fine.
Ex Obolos 4, 21 February 2016, 770 and from the GH Collection.
The reassignment of this peculiar issue to the end of the reign of Gallienus as opposed to the traditional placement during the interregnum between the death of Aurelian and the elevation of Tacitus has been convincingly argued by David Yonge. He bases his determination on flan manufacture, portrait style, and a comparative analysis of mid-third century Roman monetary denominations, and suggests that this issue was probably a commemorative issue in anticipation of Gallienus' entry into Rome after his victories over the Herulians and Goths at Naissus. It should also be noted that the head of the Genius has been given the features of Gallienus.
Ex Obolos 4, 21 February 2016, 770 and from the GH Collection.
The reassignment of this peculiar issue to the end of the reign of Gallienus as opposed to the traditional placement during the interregnum between the death of Aurelian and the elevation of Tacitus has been convincingly argued by David Yonge. He bases his determination on flan manufacture, portrait style, and a comparative analysis of mid-third century Roman monetary denominations, and suggests that this issue was probably a commemorative issue in anticipation of Gallienus' entry into Rome after his victories over the Herulians and Goths at Naissus. It should also be noted that the head of the Genius has been given the features of Gallienus.