Antoninianus - Gallienus (AETERNITAS AVG; Romulus) (260-268) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (AETERNITAS AVG; Romulus) (260-268) back
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Antoninianus - Gallienus AETERNITAS AVG; Romulus

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#289438
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus. Officina mark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVG
(palm-branch right)

Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (AETERNITAS AVG; Romulus) and was minted in Rome between 260-268 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of Romulus, one of the legendary founders of Rome, which adds to its historical significance and cultural importance.