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Autun: Gallo-Roman male portrait head, possibly Emperor Gallienus
Autun: Gallo-Roman male portrait head (Musee Rolin; photo Athena Review 2012)
This marble statue fragment (inv. 259) shows a male head with beard and hair in a style typical of the 3rd century AD, and worn by the Emperor Gallienus.
Gallienus was co-emperor with his father Valerian from AD 253-261, and sole emperor from 261-268.
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