© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus INDVLGENTIA AVG; Indulgentia
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Indulgentia, draped, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, wheel. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDVLGENTIA AVG
XI
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti.
Indulgence of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was a Roman emperor from 260 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was known for his efforts to restore the empire's economy and military, and his coins, like the Antoninianus, were an important part of his monetary reforms. The coin's design, which features the goddess Indulgentia on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of indulgence and generosity, which was seen as a way to address the economic and social issues of the time.
