Antoninianus - Gallienus AETERNITAS AVG; Saturn
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#289279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saturn, standing, holding sceptre. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVG
* on P
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 and the god Saturn, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Aeternitas, who is shown standing on the reverse side of the coin. Aeternitas, whose name means "eternity" in Latin, was a personification of eternal life and was often depicted holding a phoenix, which symbolized rebirth and immortality. This coin is one of the few examples of Aeternitas being depicted on a Roman coin, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.