These are some Antoninianus coins from the late Roman empire, minted in the 3th century under emperor Gallienus who ruled from 253 to 268. Sizes vary between 18-23mm.
These were minted during the crisis of the third century which began in 235 with the assassination of Emperor Severus Alexander by his own troops. During the following 50-year period, the empire saw the combined pressures of barbarian invasions and migrations into Roman territory, civil wars, peasant rebellions and political instability, with multiple usurpers competing for power. This led to the debasement of currency and economic collapse. Originally the Antoninianus had a value of 2 denarii as shown by the radiate crown on the emperor with a good weight of silver but at this time of unrest the coins had hardly any silver content and so have a basic bronze look to them with some silvering on the surface. A very interesting time in history to collect.
They have some great details for identification and wouldn't be far off how a roman would have seen their coins in their hands over 1700 years ago!
Protect and display your coins in style! Coin capsules with stands are also available in my shop and can be conveniently shipped along with any coin purchase.
Please look closely at the photos for the condition and get in touch if you have any questions, I am always happy to help.
If you like these then please check out my other listings, I have a large selection of great coins to choose from.
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