{"product_id":"coin-19155","title":"Gallienus (AD 253–268) Roman Empire BI Double-Denarius NGC XF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGallienus — Coinage of AD 253–268\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis billon BI Double-Denarius was issued for Gallienus during AD 253–268 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gallienus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 253–268\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e BI Double-Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e XF — Extremely Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGallienus ruled first with his father Valerian from AD 253 and then alone after Valerian was captured by the Sasanians in AD 260. His reign unfolded amid invasions, rebellions and the separation of the Gallic and Palmyrene realms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite these pressures, Gallienus pursued military reforms and supported a cultural revival associated with the later third century. He was assassinated near Milan in AD 268 while campaigning against a usurper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne NGC-encapsulated BI Double-Denarius of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192455888958,"sku":"COIN-19155","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/gallienusarngcxff.jpg?v=1786585177","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-19155","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}