Gallienus Antoninianus Bronze (NGC Certified) — Crisis Survivor Emperor
Authentic NGC-certified bronze Antoninianus from Gallienus — longest Crisis of 3rd Century ruler (15 years) survives father captured + 30+ usurpers during Roman empire fracture (AD 253–268).
Radiate Survivor Design
• Obverse: Sol radiate portrait right — divine imperial protection
• Reverse: Victoria / Pax / Securitas — resilience propaganda gods
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze AE (silver wash traces)
• Denomination: Antoninianus (double denarius)
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Mints: Empire-wide crisis production
• Date: AD 253–268
Thirty Tyrants Essential
• Father Valerian Persian footstool captive 260
• Faces 30+ usurpers ("Thirty Tyrants")
• Gallic + Palmyrene empires break away
• Assassinated 268 CE after Milan siege
Collector Masterpiece
Crisis-era bronze proves imperial endurance. Gallienus survival against all odds essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
