Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG I ITAL VI P VI F
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#286416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Boar, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG I ITAL VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Prima Italica, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
First Italian legion, 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 ITAL VI P VI F) and was minted in Rome in 258 AD, is considered to be one of the most well-known and widely circulated coins of the Roman Empire. It was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the empire, with Gallienus facing numerous challenges including barbarian invasions, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of currency and trade.