Antoninianus - Gallienus COHH PRAET VII P VII F
| 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 |
| Years | 259-258 |
| 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#286509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COHH PRAET VII P VII F
Translation:
Cohortis Praetorianum Septimum Pia, Septimum Fidelis.
The praetorian cohorts pious and faithful for the seventh time.
Comment
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 253 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including constant invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain the empire's stability and even made significant reforms to the Roman military and administration. The Antoninianus coin was one of the many coins issued during his reign, and it was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the empire.