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© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus Aequitas
| Silver | 2.8 g | 17.5 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVIT AVG or
AEQVITAS AVG
Comment
Mass varies: 2.03–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 15–19.08 mm;
Example of this type:
Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Gallienus (Aequitas) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 260 to 268 AD, and its production was likely a response to the inflation and currency devaluation that was occurring at the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during this period.
