Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG I MIN VI P VI F; Minerva
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#286391 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus and Minerva, was part of a series of coins issued during Gallienus' reign that were meant to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and ideals. The coin's design, which includes Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war, and the legend "LEG I MIN VI P VI F," or "First Legion, Minerva, the Sixth and Victorious," highlights the empire's military prowess and the importance of Minerva in Roman culture.
