© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus DEO MARTI; Mars
| Silver | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Temple, Mars within, nude, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEO MARTI
Translation:
Deo Marti.
To god Mars.
Comment
Example of this type:Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Mars on the reverse, was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire. The emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 253 to 268 AD, faced numerous challenges during his reign, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, continued to be minted with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, reflecting the enduring cultural and artistic achievements of the Roman Empire.
