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© Cuthwellis
Antoninianus - Gallienus AETERN AVG; Mediolanum
| Silver | 3.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#156885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Sol standing right, looking left, holding globe and raising right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERN AVG
MT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was a Roman emperor from 253 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain stability and prosperity in the empire, and his coins, like the Antoninianus, remain a testament to the empire's enduring legacy.
