Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG I ITAL VII P VII F
| 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 | 259-258 |
| 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#286480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hippocamp, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG I ITAL VII P VII F
Translation:
Legio Prima Italica, Septimum Pia, Septimum Fidelis.
First Italian legion, pious for the seventh time, faithful for the seventh time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency. The coin's design features a portrait of Gallienus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. The use of Victory on the coin was a common motif during Gallienus' reign, as he sought to emphasize the idea of Roman victory and military prowess. Despite the coin's age, many examples have survived to the present day and can be found in the collections of museums and private collectors.