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Antoninianus - Gallienus AETERNITAS AVG
| Bronze | 3.00 g | 20.33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 265-267 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 20.33 mm |
| Thickness | 0.56 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#55367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left with with raised hand
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVG
Γ
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (AETERNITAS AVG) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak emperors, internal power struggles, and external threats from barbarian invasions. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which served as a symbol of the empire's enduring power and influence.
