Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (21mm, 2.10 g, 6h). "Legionary series" issue. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 2nd emission, AD 261. VF.

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Lot: 778. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (21mm, 2.10 g, 6h). "Legionary series" issue. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 2nd emission, AD 261. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / COHH PRAET VI P VI F, radiate lion advancing right. RIC V 370; MIR 36, 979n; Toffanin 69/3; RSC 105. Toned, areas of underlying silvering. VF.

The extensive legionary series of coins struck by Gallienus commences with this issue, honoring the Praetorian Cohorts, the elite unit of soldiers stationed in a purpose-built fortress in Rome. Composed of nine enlarged cohorts of 1,000 men apiece, for a total theoretical strength of 9,000, the Praetorian "Guard" served as the emperor's personal fighting force both in Rome and on campaign.

Closing Date and Time: 15 July 2026 at 14:19:00 ET.

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