Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (18.5mm, 2.47 g, 1h). “Legionary series” issue. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 2nd emission, AD 261. Near VF.

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Lot: 840.
Closing Date: Sep 2 2026 10:00 ET

The Steve Rubinger Collection of Gallienus, Silver

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Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (18.5mm, 2.47 g, 1h). “Legionary series” issue. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 2nd emission, AD 261. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield on shoulder / COHH PRAET V[I P VI F], radiate lion walking right. RIC V 370; MIR 36, 979q; Toffanin 69/4; RSC 109. Silvering. Near VF.

From the Steve Rubinger Collection.

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: 2 September 2026 at 14:39:40 ET.

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