Antoninianus - Gallienus ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Silver | 3 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG
B
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the goddess Abundantia was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of the Roman currency had depreciated significantly. Despite this, the Antoninianus coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its design featuring Abundantia symbolized the hope for economic prosperity and abundance.
