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#289454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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, also known as the "Gallienus," was a silver coin minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) in the Roman Empire. It was introduced as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard silver coin of the empire for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver, but it was actually lighter in weight than the denarius, which had been debased over time with less valuable metals. Despite this, the Antoninianus was still considered a valuable coin and was widely used throughout the empire. It features an image of the emperor on one side and the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, on the other. Today, the Antoninianus is highly sought after by collectors and historians for its historical significance and rarity.