Antoninianus - Gallienus INVICTVS; Sol
| 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#289456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, running left, holding whip. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INVICTVS
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Translation:
Invictus,
Invincible,
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the sun god Sol Invictus, or "Unconquered Sun." This was a significant departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors wearing a laurel wreath, and it marked a shift towards a more overtly religious iconography in Roman coinage.