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#289281 |
|---|---|
| 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 unique design. It's one of the first coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard, which was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority. This design choice was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven images of Roman emperors and signaled a shift in the cultural and political landscape of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.