© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus BONVS EVENTVS AVG; Genius
| Silver | 2.7 g | 20.5 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, nude, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON EVENT AVG or
BONVS EVENTVS AVG
Comment
Example of this type:Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was the 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 Genius, the Roman god of wisdom, on the reverse side. This suggests that Gallienus placed a high value on wisdom and knowledge, and wanted to promote these values throughout the empire. Overall, the Antoninianus coin is an interesting piece of history that provides insight into the Roman Empire's economy, politics, and culture during a time of significant change and upheaval.
