Antoninianus - Gallienus LAETIT TEMP
258 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 258 |
| 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#286306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Child on goat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETIT TEMP
Unabridged legend: Laetitia temporum.
Translation: Joyous times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the Gallienus, was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 258 AD. It was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a goddess on the other. In this case, the coin features a portrait of Gallienus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Laetitia Temporum (LAETIT TEMP) on the other. This design change marked a significant shift in Roman coinage, as it emphasized the emperor's divine nature and his connection to the gods.