Antoninianus - Gallienus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Gallienus," was a coin minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) in the Roman Empire. It was made of silver and was a standard circulation coin during that time. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted using a new technique called "mint-generated dies," which allowed for more detailed and intricate designs on the coin's surface. This technique involved using a machine to create the dies, or metal tools, that were used to stamp the coin's design onto the metal blank. This resulted in coins with more detailed and consistent designs, making them more aesthetically pleasing and valuable to collectors.