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#289309 |
|---|---|
| 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 featuring Gallienus (Fortuna) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's very existence. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be minted, with the Antoninianus denomination being introduced during Gallienus' reign (260-268 AD). The fact that this coin was made of silver is significant, as it reflects the ongoing debasement of the Roman currency during this period, with the empire struggling to maintain the value of its coinage amidst economic instability.
