© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Antoninianus - Gallienus BON EVEN AVG; Mediolanum
| Silver | 2.9 g | 22 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#243579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus standing left, holding grain ears in left hand and patera over altar in right
Script: Latin
Lettering: BON EVEN AVG
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was a Roman emperor from 260 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain the empire's stability and issue coins like the Antoninianus, which were used for trade and commerce. The coin's design features the image of Gallienus on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. The inscription "BON EVEN AVG" means "good luck to the emperor," and "Mediolanum" refers to the city of Milan, where the coin was minted. The fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 2.9 grams suggests that it was a significant denomination in the Roman currency system. Overall, the Antoninianus coin is an interesting piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political conditions of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
