Antoninianus - Gallienus Genius
| 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#288669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, sometimes by altar, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes to right, ensign.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Gallienus," was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD, during a time of economic crisis and political instability. It was made of silver, but its purity was lower than that of previous Roman silver coins, which had been minted with a higher percentage of pure silver. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely used coin throughout the Roman Empire and was valued for its durability and portability. It was often used for trade and commerce, and its design featured an image of the Roman Emperor on one side and the personification of the Roman genius, or guardian spirit, on the other.