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#289092 |
|---|---|
| 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. The Antoninianus was initially made of pure silver, but its composition was later debased to increase the amount of base metals and reduce the amount of silver. Despite this, the coin remained a popular form of currency throughout the Roman Empire and was used for many transactions, including the payment of soldiers' wages.