| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 263 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Gallienus AD 253-268. Antioch Billon Antoninianus 20 mm, 3,40 g [G]ALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / CONSERVATOR AVG, Aesculapius standing facing, head to left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff. Very Fine RIC V.1 632 (sole reign); MIR 1649g; RSC 140. Gallienus, whose full name was Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 253 to 268. He was the son of Emperor Valerian and the co-emperor alongside his father during the early years of his reign. Gallienus faced a tumultuous and challenging period in Roman history known as the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, the Roman Empire was threatened by external invasions from various barbarian tribes, internal revolts, economic troubles, and the breakaway of various regions seeking independence. As co-emperor with his father, Gallienus was tasked with the defense of the western provinces of the Roman Empire while his father Valerian focused on the eastern front against the Sassanian Empire (ancient Persia). However, in AD 260, Emperor Valerian was defeated and captured by the Sassanian king, Shapur I, resulting in a significant blow to the Roman Empire. Gallienus then ruled as the sole emperor, facing multiple challenges from both external and internal enemies. He pursued a policy of co-opting some of the invading tribes into the Roman military and granting some regions greater autonomy to stabilize the empire. Despite his efforts, Gallienus faced opposition from within the Roman military. In 268 AD, he was assassinated in a conspiracy led by his own officers, and Claudius II Gothicus was proclaimed as the new Roman emperor. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 480 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Gallienus AD 253-268. Antioch Billon Antoninianus 22 mm, 3,71 g GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SOLI INVICTO // PXV, Sol, standing left, raising hand and holding globe. Extremely Fine RIC V 611; Cohen 989. Gallienus, whose full name was Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 253 to 268. He was the son of Emperor Valerian and the co-emperor alongside his father during the early years of his reign. Gallienus faced a tumultuous and challenging period in Roman history known as the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, the Roman Empire was threatened by external invasions from various barbarian tribes, internal revolts, economic troubles, and the breakaway of various regions seeking independence. As co-emperor with his father, Gallienus was tasked with the defense of the western provinces of the Roman Empire while his father Valerian focused on the eastern front against the Sassanian Empire (ancient Persia). However, in AD 260, Emperor Valerian was defeated and captured by the Sassanian king, Shapur I, resulting in a significant blow to the Roman Empire. Gallienus then ruled as the sole emperor, facing multiple challenges from both external and internal enemies. He pursued a policy of co-opting some of the invading tribes into the Roman military and granting some regions greater autonomy to stabilize the empire. Despite his efforts, Gallienus faced opposition from within the Roman military. In 268 AD, he was assassinated in a conspiracy led by his own officers, and Claudius II Gothicus was proclaimed as the new Roman emperor. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 346 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: Gallienus AD 253-268. Antioch Billon Antoninianus 21 mm, 3,91 g GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia, star in left field. Very Fine RIC 627; MIR 1610g; RSC 25c. Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 253 to 268 during a turbulent period known as the Crisis of the Third Century. He was the son of Emperor Valerian and co-emperor alongside his father. After Valerian was captured by the Sassanid Persians and subsequently died in captivity, Gallienus became the sole ruler. Gallienus faced numerous challenges during his reign, including invasions by various barbarian tribes, economic troubles, and internal revolts. He is often remembered for his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire by adopting a strategy of allowing semi-autonomous rule in certain provinces and regions. This policy, known as the "Gallienic decentralization," aimed to counter the threats posed by external invaders and internal usurpers. Despite his efforts, Gallienus struggled to maintain control over the vast Roman territories. His reign saw the emergence of several breakaway states and the rise of rival claimants to the imperial throne. He was also faced with the so-called "Thirty Tyrants," a group of usurpers who briefly controlled parts of the empire. Gallienus was an able military commander and fought to repel various barbarian incursions. He is credited with successfully defending the empire against the Alamanni, Goths, and other invaders. However, his inability to fully restore order and unity to the empire led to his assassination in AD 268. Gallienus' reign marked a pivotal period in Roman history, characterized by political and military challenges. His attempts at reform and his efforts to cope with the crisis have garnered both admiration and criticism from historians. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 481 Price realized: 85 EUR (Approx. 91 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Gallienus AD 253-268. Antioch Billon Antoninianus 21 mm, 3,59 g GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG *-, Virtus standing left, holding spear and shield Extremely Fine RIC V 668. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 556 Price realized: 220 EUR (Approx. 239 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Gallienus AD 253-268. Mediolanum Billon Antoninianus 22 mm, 3,04 g GALLIENVS AVG, rdiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right / PAX AVGVSTI, Pax advancing left, holding branch in her right hand and scepter in her left. Very Fine MIR 1039n (1 specimen); Cohen -; RIC -. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Eid Mar Auctions GmbH > Auction 3 | Auction date: 11 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 551 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: Roman Imperial Gallienus, AD 253-268. Billon Antoninianus. (21,4 mm. 3,6 g.). Antioch. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right. Rev. PM TR P XIII, lion walking left with bull's head between its paws. C VI PP over palm branch in exergue. RIC V-1, Asian Mint 602 (Sole reign); Goebl 1622c. Good Very Fine. Estimate: 25 EUR Starting price: 20 EUR |  |
