Antoninianus - Gallienus AETERNITAS AVG; Sol
| 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#288599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVG
Γ
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the power of the sun god Sol, who was often depicted on the reverse side of the coin. This design change marked a significant shift in Roman coinage, as it emphasized the emperor's divine nature and his connection to the gods, and it set a precedent for future Roman coins to feature similar imagery.
