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Antoninianus - Gallienus AEQVIT AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | 7.3 g | 21 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVIT AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.25–22.13 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 (Equity) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured gods and goddesses from classical mythology. The inclusion of Aequitas on the coin reflects the growing influence of Stoicism during this period, as Aequitas was a Stoic virtue associated with fairness, justice, and equality. This change in design also signaled a shift in the Roman Empire's values, as the government began to promote the idea of fairness and equality under the law.
