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#289453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left by altar, holding patera 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 a portrait of the emperor's genius, or guardian spirit, on the reverse side. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of the emperor himself on the reverse, and it signaled a shift in the way the Roman Empire viewed its rulers and their relationship with the divine. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's role as a divine protector and guide, rather than a mere mortal ruler.