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Antoninianus - Gallienus FORTVNA REDVX; Siscia
| Silver | - | 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 | Silver |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#30542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing facing, head left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Sometimes, mark in fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA REDVX
S
Translation: Fortune Restored
Edge
Plain
Comment
Known with reverse lettering FORTVNA REDVX or FORTVNA RED.Sometimes, the rudder is on globe.
Officina mark B is rather thought to be a P for 1st officina.
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signaled a shift towards a more relaxed attitude towards personal grooming in the Roman Empire.
