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Antoninianus - Gallienus DIANAE CONS AVG
| Silver | 1.88 g | 15 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 | 1.88 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#378800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Antelope, walking right or left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIANAE CONS AVG
XI or XII
Translation:
Dianae Conservatrix Avgusti.
To Diana, protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.5.gall(2).181aInteresting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was the Roman Emperor from 260 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain the empire's stability and issue coins like the Antoninianus, which were used for trade and commerce. The coin's design features the image of Gallienus on one side and the goddess Diana on the other, highlighting the importance of the Roman pantheon in the empire's culture and religion.
