Antoninianus - Gallienus GENIVS AVG; 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#288673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, sometimes by altar, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes to right, ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS AVG
Translation:
Genius Augusti.
Genius of the emperor (Augustus).
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 on the obverse (front side) instead of the traditional depiction of the Roman goddess Roma. This change in design marked a significant shift in the representation of power and authority in Roman coinage.