Antoninianus - Gallienus AETERNITATI AVGG; Sol
258 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 258 |
| 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#286401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITATI AVGG
Translation:
Aeternitati Duorum Augustorum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus and the inscription "AETERNITATI AVGG; Sol," was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted in 258 AD, which was during the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external invasions, and economic troubles that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which showcase the artistic and technological advancements of the time.