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#286510 |
|---|---|
| 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 , which features Gallienus (COHH PRAET VII P VII F) and was minted in Rome between 259-258 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and features an interesting design, with the emperor's portrait on one side and a variety of symbols and imagery on the other. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the Roman Empire. Gallienus was emperor during a period of civil war and external threats, and the empire was facing significant challenges. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to be minted, and coins like the Antoninianus remain an important part of numismatic history.
