A Roman coin from Danes Castle (reverse)

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A Roman coin from Danes Castle (reverse)

This antoninianus, a silver coin struck for the emperor Gallienus (AD 253-68), was found in the garden of the Fire Station at Dane’s Castle in 1955. On the reverse, seen here, stands Equity with her balanced scales and cornucopia (horn of plenty).

Acknowledgments: © Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter City Council

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