Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.19 g, 12h). “Legionary series” issue. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 2nd emission, AD 260-circa 262. VF.

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Lot: 623. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.19 g, 12h). “Legionary series” issue. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 2nd emission, AD 260-circa 262. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / LEG II ADI VI P VI F, pegasus flying right. RIC V 324; MIR 36, 990r; RSC 465. Toned, light porosity, flan crack. VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 452 (18 September 2019), lot 749.

Legio II Adiutrix (”Helper”) was founded in AD 70 by Vespasian using a core of marines from the Ravenna fleet who had supported the Flavian cause. Its first action was crushing of the Batavian Revolt that same year. After this it was sent to Britain, where it was stationed at Deva and served in the campaigns of the famous general Gnaeus Julius Agricola (AD 77-84). In AD 85 II Adiutrix was transferred to Sirmium in modern Serbia, and then in AD 106 moved to Aquincum (modern Budapest, Hungary), where it remained until the fifth century AD. II Adiutrix took part in numerous memorable campaigns, including the expedition of AD 118 against the Sarmatians. Its symbols were a boar and a flying Pegasus, as seen here.

Closing Date and Time: 7 February 2024 at 13:27:20 ET.

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