CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Gallienus
Denomination:
AE30
Composition:
Bronze
Date:
253-268 AD
Obverse:
AY•K•Π•ΓAΛ[ΛIHNOC], Bust of Gallienus left, armed with cuirass, helmet, shield and spear
Reverse:
ANT[IOXЄΩN], Bridge of six arches spanning the river Maenander, with gateway on left, on which stork is perched; on parapet, river-god reclining left, holding reed and cornucopiae
Reference:
BMC Caria [Antiochia ad Maendrum] p. 23, 57; SNG München 92; SNG von Aulock 2430; GICV var. (legends); SNG Copenhagen -
Size:
30.20mm, 13.65g, 6h
Province:
Caria, Antiochia ad Maendrum
Grade:
VF
Provenance:
ex Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 2 (26 November 2017), Lot 424
Gallienus was Roman Emperor from 253-268 AD. He ruled during the Crisis of the Third Century, a time when the Roman empire was under threat. This coin features an architectural reverse with a detailed bridge which crosses over the river Maenander.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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