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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286539 |
|---|---|
| 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 political instability. It was made of silver, but its value was not based on the metal's intrinsic worth, but rather on the authority of the state that issued it. This coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it remained in circulation until the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. Despite its humble origins, the Antoninianus has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.