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Antoninianus - Gallienus AETERN AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERN AVG
MT
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.59–4.2 g;Diameter varies: 17.8–20.29 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was the Roman Emperor from 260 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 the empire's stability and issuing coins like the Antoninianus was a way for him to promote his image as a strong and capable leader. The coin's design, which features the emperor's image and the sun god Sol, was meant to convey the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and his connection to the gods.
