Antoninianus - Gallienus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) (256-257) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) (256-257) back
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Antoninianus - Gallienus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
256-257
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286272
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGG

Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus and the goddess Aequitas on its reverse, was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the coin's design remained relatively consistent throughout Gallienus' reign, indicating the importance of maintaining a stable currency and economy during this period.