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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus DIANAE CONS AVG
| Silver | 3 g | 20.5 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 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Doe, walking right or left, looking backward. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIANAE CONS AVG
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Translation:
Dianae Conservatrix Avgusti.
To Diana, protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.28–4.84 g;Diameter varies: 16–22.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (DIANAE CONS AVG) and was minted in Rome between 260-268 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and weighs 3 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. The coin's design features an image of Gallienus on one side and the goddess Diana on the other, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's shift towards paganism during that period. Additionally, the coin's mintage was likely limited, making it even more scarce and valuable to collectors today.
