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#288681 |
|---|---|
| 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 minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) and was used throughout the Roman Empire. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coinage system that used bronze and copper. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coinage was a result of the economic reforms implemented by Gallienus, who aimed to stabilize the Roman economy and combat inflation. The introduction of silver coinage marked a significant shift in the Roman Empire's monetary system and had a lasting impact on its economy.
