Antoninianus - Gallienus CONSERVAT AVGG; Diana
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVAT AVGG
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Translation:
Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
Protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus and Diana on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Gallienus' reign, as the empire faced financial difficulties and struggled to maintain the value of its currency. Despite this, the coin remained an important part of everyday transactions and trade throughout the empire.