Antoninianus - Gallienus INDVLG AVG; Spes
| 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#288680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLG AVG
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti.
Indulgence of the emperor.
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 to pay for military campaigns and other expenses. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely used coin throughout the Roman Empire until its fall in 395 AD. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope") on its reverse side, which was a symbol of the emperor's efforts to restore peace and prosperity to the empire after a period of conflict and instability. The coin's obverse side features an image of Gallienus himself, with the title "INDVLG AVG" (meaning "Indulgent Emperor") and the legend "ROMAE AETERNAE" (meaning "Eternal Rome"). Overall, the Antoninianus is a fascinating example of Roman numismatics and a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Rome's culture and art.