An ancient Roman story says Emperor Gallienus once punished a jewel seller who passed off glass gems as real ones. He sent the man to the arena as if a lion would come out, but when the cage opened, a chicken appeared instead.

seen from United States
seen from China
seen from China
seen from Germany
seen from United States

seen from Malaysia
seen from Yemen
seen from China
seen from China
seen from Yemen
seen from Chile
seen from China
seen from United States

seen from United States

seen from Malaysia
seen from United States

seen from Australia

seen from Malaysia
seen from United States

seen from Slovakia
An ancient Roman story says Emperor Gallienus once punished a jewel seller who passed off glass gems as real ones. He sent the man to the arena as if a lion would come out, but when the cage opened, a chicken appeared instead.

Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
Emperor Gallienus, 253-268
incredibly disturbing lack of crisis of the third century stuff around here…
The Barracks Emperors: Instability of Populist Rule
Throughout the Crisis of the Third Century, there were over 20 barracks emperors who rose quickly to power and, in many cases, were dispatched just as fast. Even a man who would have been an able and acceptable emperor in another time might be found wanting in this period, and there was no margin for error in how an emperor comported himself or led military campaigns. Any sign of weakness or ineffectuality could be considered just cause to remove an emperor and replace him with a better.
Read More
⇒ The Barracks Emperors: Instability of Populist Rule
Coin of the Day #494 (9/10/2025)
A little Gally today…
Roman Empire
BI Antoninianus - 20mm 2.88g
Gallienus 266-267 AD
Antioch Mint
Obverse GALLIENVS AVG
Bust of Gallienus right, radiate, draped
Reverse VIRTVS AVG
Soldier standing left, holding spear and shield, star left
RIC V 668A, Göbl 1617g
your daughter is drawing genderbent emperor gallienus

Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
Saint Zeno performs an exorcism on the emperor's daughter, bronze door, Basilica di San Zeno maggiore, Verona, ca 1140
Gallienus (218–268 CE) was the 41st Emperor of Rome, ruling from 253 to 268 CE. During his reign, the Roman Empire faced lots of issues , including the loss of major provinces such as #Britain and #Gaul . which seceded under the leadership of the general #Postumus . #Gallienus attempted military reforms and fought against various usurpers but struggled to maintain control amid external invasions and internal revolts. His reign ended when he was assassinated by his own officers during a siege in #Milan .
Gallienus issued a variety of coins during his reign, primarily the billon antoninianus. These coins often featured his portrait and various deities, serving as both currency and propaganda to bolster troop morale. The imperial mint followed Gallienus during military campaigns to produce necessary coins, depicting themes of victory and celebrating military achievements. Notably, about 40 rare gold coins of Gallienus were discovered in the #Lava_Treasure in #Corsica in the 1980s, highlighting his monetary legacy.
#archaeology #ancient #ancienthistory #museum #numismatics #numismatist #numismatica #rarecoins #oldcoins #worldcoins
#coincollecting #coincollection #gold #metaldetecting #silvercoins
#coin #romancoin #ancientcoins #ancientgreekcoins #money #history.
#temple#art #greece #alsadeekalsadouk #الصديق_الصدوق
Silver coin of the Roman emperor Gallienus, minted at Rome and dating to his sole reign from 260 to 268 CE. On the obverse, the radiate bust of Gallienus; on the reverse, the personification of Laetitia (Happiness) with the inscription LAETITIA AUG(USTI). Found in Surrey, England, UK; now in the British Museum. Photo credit: The Portable Antiquities Scheme/The Trustees of the British Museum.