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#289101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVG
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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 status and association with the sun god, and it set the stage for future coinage designs that would feature even more elaborate and symbolic imagery.
