Country: Roman Empire
Emperor: Gallienus (253-268)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 256
Value: Dupondius = 1⁄8 Denarius (⅛)
Currency: Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition: Bronze
Weight 12 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Technique: Hammered
Demonetized: Yes
Obverse: Laureate draped cuirassed bust right, with shield at right shoulder
Lettering: CЄBACTO HΡAK ЄT ς[ΞC
Reverse: Herakles left, holding Cyreneian hind by the antlers, his right knee on its back
Lettering: AΥT KAI ΠO ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC
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