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Gallienus, Fortuna Redux reverse

Æ Antoninianus; 23mm/3.1gm     Rome Mint - ca. 264-266 AD

Con/ Good Fine; Struck on a large flan with a warm brown patina.

Obv/ GALLIENVS AVG; Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right.

Rev/ FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna standing front, head to left, holding rudder set on globe in her right hand and cornucopia in her left; in field to right, ζ.

Ref/ RIC 193 var.

Seller's Note/ FORTVNA REDVX = Fortuna who leads one back. The legend commemorates the vows an emperor made prior to departing on a dangerous journey, and then upon his safe arrival.