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| Gallienus, joint reign (AD 253-260) AR Antoninianus / Trampling Enemy |
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Attribution: RIC Vi 54 Lugdunum
Date: AD 258-259
Obverse: GALLIENVS PF AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust left holding shield, spear over shoulder
Reverse: VIRT GALLIENI AVG, Gallienus holding shield and spear, charging right, trampling enemy soldier
Size: 21.89mm
Weight: 3.44 grams
Rarity:  5
Description: VF. Includes old yellowed paper envelope from the coin dealer E. Boudeau, Paris - dating prior to 1912 - with dealer name, coin description and price (1.20 francs, about 24 cents) hand-written in French with an ink pen.
Élie Boudeau (1853-1912) was a politician and numismatist in late 19th century-early 20th century Paris. He served in the 5th legislature of the Third French Republic from 12 November 1889 to 14 October 1893. He owned a shop in the numismatic district of Paris at 11 Rue Rameau, only a stones throw from the Bibliotheque Nationale and one block from the Rue Vivienne where several coin shops, including CGB, still exist today.
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