Antoninianus - Gallienus COHH PRAET VI P VI F
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#286460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COHH PRAET VI P VI F
Translation:
Cohortis Praetorianum sextum pia, sextum fidelis.
The praetorian cohorts pious and faithful for the sixth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (258-268 AD) on the obverse and COHH PRAET VI P VI F on the reverse, is an example of a coin that was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The reign of Gallienus was marked by constant wars, invasions, and internal strife, which led to a significant decrease in the quality and quantity of coinage produced during this period. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination and continued to be issued throughout Gallienus' reign.
