Could anyone help with identification?

ChangeInHistory · March 2, 2007 10:05PM

Could anyone help ID this coin? The only thing I know about it is that it needs an olive oil bath for about a month! Hope the images aren't too dark.

STLNATS · March 3, 2007 2:55AM

It appears to be a silver washed bronze antoninianus of Gallienus, ca 260s. I can't quite make out the reverse legend, but the type is the emperor at left saluting Jupitur (Iovi) who is holding a staff.

CIVITAS · March 3, 2007 4:04AM

Gallienus 253-268 A.D.

Antoninanus

Obv: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG; Radiate and draped bust, r.
Rx: RESTITVT ORIENTIS; Personification of the Orient standing r., presenting wreath to Gallienus, standing l. holding spear.

RIC 448; RSC IV 902

ChangeInHistory · March 3, 2007 8:53AM

Thanks for the replies. Any idea of value on it? I've been told that olive oil will take care of the green........ any thoughts on that would be much appreciated as well.

CIVITAS · March 6, 2007 2:34AM

Value is about $15.00 - $25.00 retail.

Could anyone help with identification?

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