Antoninianus - Gallienus Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding wreath or rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the goddess Fortuna on its reverse side. Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and her presence on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire under Gallienus' rule. The inclusion of Fortuna on the coin was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of the emperor or other deities, and it reflects the growing influence of Eastern religious and cultural practices on Roman society during this period.
