Antoninianus - Gallienus GERMANICVS MAXIMVS
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| 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#286536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS MAXIMVS
Translation:
Germanicus Maximus.
Great conqueror of the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (GERMANICVS MAXIMVS) on one side and Rome on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was produced during the "Crisis of the Third Century," a period of political instability, external threats, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of the empire's power and influence.
