Antoninianus - Gallienus ADVENTVS AVG
| 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#288595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, riding left, holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVG
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the Gallienus, was a silver coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD. It was meant to replace the denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries, but had become devalued due to excessive minting. The Antoninianus was initially made of pure silver, but its composition was later debased to increase the amount of base metals and reduce the cost of production. Despite this, the coin remained an important part of the Roman economy until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.
