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#289455 |
|---|---|
| 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 wife, Salonina. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had traditionally featured images of gods, goddesses, and other mythological figures. The inclusion of Salonina's portrait on the coin was seen as a way to promote the emperor's family and reinforce his legitimacy, and it set a precedent for future Roman coins to feature portraits of empresses and other royal family members.