Antoninianus - Gallienus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| 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#289093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVG
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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 (Equity) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which usually featured gods and goddesses from classical mythology. The inclusion of Aequitas on the coin was a deliberate choice made by Gallienus to promote the idea of fairness and justice in his administration. This coin, therefore, serves as a tangible representation of the values that Gallienus sought to uphold during his reign.