Antoninianus - Gallienus CONSERVATOR EXERC
| 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#288625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female head, crowned with reeds, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVATOR EXERC
Translation:
Conservatori Exercitus.
Protector of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Gallienus," was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military conflict. It was made of silver, but its purity was lower than that of previous Roman silver coins, which had been debased to pay for military expenses. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a popular coin throughout the 3rd century AD and was widely used for trade and commerce. It's an interesting example of how coins can reflect the economic and political conditions of a particular time and place.