Antoninianus - Gallienus DIANAE CONS AVG
267 year| Silver (silver ~20%) | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 267 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver (silver ~20%) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#146346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Stag Walking Left
officina mark X below
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANAE CONS AVG
Translation: Dianae Conservatrix Augusti - to Diana protector of the Emperor
Comment
DianaeConsavg: Diana was the protectress of the hunt, so these coins are essentially religious in character. (Cited from: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/my-first-ancient-deer.273592/Gallienus was co-emperor with his father Valerian from 253, then ruled alone after his father's capture by Parthia in 260. Ruling during the Crisis of the Third Century that nearly caused the collapse of the empire, he repelled wave after wave of barbarian invaders, but he was unable to prevent the secession of important provinces. Gallienus presided over a late flowering of Roman culture, patronizing poets, artists, and philosophers. He was assassinated by his own soldiers in 268 while besieging Milan.
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor's wife, Salonina. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring only the emperor's image on coins, and it signaled a shift in the way that women were represented in Roman society. Salonina was a powerful and influential empress who played an important role in Gallienus' reign, and her inclusion on the coinage was seen as a way to promote her image and reinforce her status.
