Antoninianus - Gallienus Bust cuirassed right; PROVID AVG
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Officina letter in left or right field.
Lettering: PROVID AVG
Unabridged legend: Providentia Augustus.
Translation: Forethought of the Emperor.
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 portrait of the emperor wearing a cuirass, which was a type of armor made from leather or metal. This departure from the traditional depiction of emperors in robes signaled a shift in the Roman Empire's military focus and marked the beginning of a new era in Roman coinage.