Cattle of Geryon, 253-68 A.D.
Cattle of Geryon, 253-68 A.D.

Bronze c.29 mm of Gallienus, Perinthus in Thrace, undated, 253-68 A.D.
 
 AVT ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB; Laureate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus r., holding spear over l. shoulder.
ΠЄPINΘIΩN ΔIC NЄΩKOPΩN; Hercules advancing l., with club raised above his head and lion skin over his l. arm, chasing the cattle of Geryon.
 
Schönert Perinthos 900
 
Picture credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung (Auction 196), 7.3.2011, lot 2040

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