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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus ANNONA AVGG; Annona
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears over modius in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGG
Translation:
Annonae Duorum Augustorum.
The grain supply of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Annona (ANNONA AVGG; Annona) was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects this, as it features the goddess Annona, who was associated with agriculture and the grain supply, on the reverse, while the obverse features Gallienus, who was emperor at the time. This coin was issued as part of a larger effort to reform the Roman currency and stabilize the economy, which had been struggling due to a combination of inflation, debasement of the currency, and external threats to the empire. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the Roman Empire during this period.
