Viminacium Sestertius - Gallienus, 254 – 255
P M S COL VIM; Viminacium
Information
Country
Viminacium
Viminacium
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Sestertius
Year
254 – 255
Ruler
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus)
(253–268)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Sestertius from Viminacium. Issued from 254 to 255. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right (“Imperator Gallienus Pius Augustus”(Emperor Gallienus pious august))
- Reverse
- Moesia standing facing, head left, holding hands outstretched over a lion and a bull. Year mark AN XVI in exergue. (“Provinciæ Moesiæ Superioris Colonia Viminacium/ anno sextum decimum”(Province of Moesia Superior colony of Viminacium/ year sixteen))
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (254-255) | — | a1 - Pick 194 - Martin 7.15.1 - Varbanov 239 - AMNG 194 | ||
| ND (254-255) | — | b1 - Pick 195 - Martin 7.14.1 - Varbanov 240 | ||
| ND (254-255) | — | b1 (small Moesia) - Pick 195 var. - Martin 7.14.1 - Varbanov 240 | ||
| ND (254-255) | — | c1 - Pick 192 - Martin 7.13.1 - Varbanov 241 | ||
| ND (254-255) | — | d1 - Pick 193 - Martin 7.14.1 - Varbanov 242 | ||
| ND (254-255) | — | d2 - Pick 193 var. - Martin 7.14 var. - Varbanov 242 var. |
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