Antoninianus - Gallienus ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| 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#289428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, recumbent left, resting on urn and holding flowers. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG
SPQR
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 minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design emphasizes the theme of abundance and prosperity, suggesting that the Roman Empire was still projecting an image of wealth and power, even during this turbulent period.