Antoninianus - Gallienus FORTVNA REDVX; 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#288665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FORTVNA REDVX
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Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which features Fortuna on one side and Gallienus on the other, was introduced during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of a silver-copper alloy and had a higher silver content than the denarius, making it more valuable. This coin was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a significant artifact in the history of Roman currency.
