© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Antoninianus - Gallienus Aequitas; Antioch
| 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#289430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the goddess Aequitas (Justice) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of gods and goddesses associated with power and victory. The inclusion of Aequitas on the coinage was a deliberate choice made by Gallienus to emphasize the importance of justice and fairness in his administration. This coin, therefore, serves as a unique representation of the values that the Roman Empire sought to uphold during that time period.
