Gallienus
Rome 253-268 CE
Billon Antoninianus 24mm, 3,61g
Gallienus, sole Reign
19.77mm 3.54g 260-268 CE
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
Reverse: LIBERONS AVG, panther walking left, B in exergue
RIC Vi 574 Siscia
Ex Marc Breitsprecher
268 CE

Aurelian plays a key role in the assassination of Emperor Gallienus and supports Claudius Gothicus, who becomes the new emperor.

268 CE
August

Gallienus is killed and Claudius Gothicus chosen as emperor by troops outside of Milan.