Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG I AVG VI P VI F; Mars
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#286387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, standing, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG I AVG VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Prima Augusti, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
First legion of the emperor (Augustus), pious for the sixth time, faithful for the sixth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (LEG I AVG VI P VI F; Mars) and was minted in Rome during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD), is notable for its unique design. The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Gallienus, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the god Mars, who was considered the protector of the Roman state. This combination of a Roman emperor and a deity on a single coin was a common feature of Antoninianus coins, which were designed to promote the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule.