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Antoninianus - Gallienus AETERNITAS AVG; Saturn
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 267-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Saturn, veiled, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVG
PXV
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.54–3.75 g;Diameter varies: 21–21.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin features an image of Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and wealth, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of Saturn in Roman culture and religion, and also because it suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing economic challenges and needed to promote the idea of prosperity and abundance.
