Augean Stables, 253-68 A.D.
Augean Stables, 253-68 A.D.

Bronze 29 mm of Gallienus, Perinthus in Thrace, undated, 253-68 A.D.
 
AV K GALLHNOC [CEB]; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus r.
ΠΕΡΙΝΘΙΩΝ Δ[ΙC ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ]; Hercules standing r., about to strike pile of stones with muck rake to release water; basin at base of pile.
 
Schönert Perinthos 903; Varbanov 604
 
Picture credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. (Electronic Auction 342), 14.1.2015, lot 403

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