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© 5899jorge
Antoninianus - Gallienus DIANAE CONS AVG; Stag
| Bronze | 3.4 g | 22 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Stag standing or walking right or left, sometimes head turned looking backward.
Value mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIANAE CONS AVG
X
Unabridged legend: Dianae Conservatori Augusti.
Translation: Diana, Protector of the emperor.
Edge
Rough
Comment
Cohen differentiates varieties as follows:- #157: Head K, Stag walking right
- #158: Head K, Stag walking left
- #160: Head K, Stag walking left with head looking backward to right
Cohen also mentions a #157 variant without officina mark and lettering "DIANA CONS AVG" instead of "DIANAE CONS AVG".
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features the image of a stag on the reverse, was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Emperor Gallienus to celebrate his victories over the Germanic tribes. The stag was a symbol of strength and bravery, and its inclusion on the coin was meant to highlight the emperor's military prowess.
