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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus CONSERVATOR AVG; Asclepius
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Asclepius, bare to waist, standing left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVATOR AVG
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.27–3.61 g;Diameter varies: 20.85–21.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin features an image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the influence of Greek culture and religion on the Roman Empire during the reign of Gallienus. The inclusion of Asclepius on the coinage suggests that the Roman Empire was open to adopting and incorporating elements of other cultures, and that the worship of Asclepius had spread beyond Greece and into the wider empire.
