© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG I MIN VI P VI F; Minerva
258 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG I MIN VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Prima Minervia, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
First legion of Minerva, pious for the sixth time, faithful for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.17–3.85 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Minerva on the reverse, was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD) and was part of a series of coins that were minted to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Minerva. This coin, in particular, was minted in Rome in 258 AD and was made of silver, weighing 3.5 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and inscription, including the use of Minerva's image and the Latin inscription "LEG I MIN VI P VI F" (which stands for "Legion Minerva, the first, the sixth, the victorious"), reflect the importance of Minerva in Roman culture and religion during that time.
