Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.13 g, 6h). “Legionary series” issue. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 2nd emission, AD 261. VF.

Electronic Auction 616
Lot: 849.
Closing Date: Sep 2 2026 10:00 ET

The Steve Rubinger Collection of Gallienus, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.13 g, 6h). “Legionary series” issue. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. 2nd emission, AD 261. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / LEG II ITAL VI P VI F, she-wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus. RIC V 329; MIR 36 992n; Toffanin 85/2; RSC 472. Toned, deposits. VF.

From the Steve Rubinger Collection.

Legio II Italica was of late foundation, recruited by Marcus Aurelius in AD 165 as storm clouds gathered on the Rhine and Danube frontiers. It was heavily engaged in the Marcomannic Wars of AD 166-180 and later fought in the Severan civil wars of AD 193-197. It remained loyal to Gallienus throughout his reign and was one of the few to receive three awards for “victorious dutiful loyalty” (V, VI and VII), as indicated on his legionary coins. Being raised in the vicinity of Rome, its symbols were the wolf and twins.

Closing Date and Time: 2 September 2026 at 14:42:40 ET.

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