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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI CONS AVG
| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Goat, walking right or left. Officina mark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONS AVG
ς
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Augusti.
Translation: To Jupiter, the protector of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.18–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 20–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signaled a shift towards a more relaxed attitude towards personal grooming in the Roman Empire.
