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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus IVBENTVS AVG
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 266-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVBENTVS AVG
VIIC
Translation:
Iuventus Augusti.
To the youth of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.09–3.82 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–22.5 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 (266-268 AD), was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. It featured a new portrait of the emperor, showing him with a distinctive " Oriental" hairstyle, which was seen as a departure from the traditional Roman hairstyles depicted on coins. This change in design was likely a deliberate choice to emphasize the emperor's connection to the Eastern provinces of the empire, which were a significant source of power and influence for the Roman Empire at the time.
