Antoninianus - Gallienus HERCVLI CONS AVG
| 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#288677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, walking left. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI CONS AVG
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Translation:
Herculi Conservatori Augusti.
To Hercules, protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the Gallienus, was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD, during a time of economic crisis and political instability. It was made of silver, but its purity was lower than that of previous Roman silver coins, which had been debased over time to pay for military campaigns and other expenses. Despite its lower purity, the Antoninianus was still widely accepted as a form of currency throughout the Roman Empire and remained in circulation for over a century. I hope you find this information helpful!
