Antoninianus - Gallienus LAETIT TEMP
| 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 |
| Years | 257-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Infant riding 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 257 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military conflict. It was made of silver, but its purity was lower than that of previous Roman silver coins, which had been minted with a higher percentage of pure silver. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely used coin throughout the Roman Empire and was valued for its durability and portability. It was often used for trade and commerce, and its design featured an image of the emperor on one side and a goddess or other symbol on the other. The coin's name, "Antoninianus," was derived from the name of Gallienus' father, Antoninus, who had been a previous Roman emperor.