Antoninianus - Gallienus (LEG I MIN VII P VII F; Minerva) (259-258) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (LEG I MIN VII P VII F; Minerva) (259-258) back
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Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG I MIN VII P VII F; Minerva

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#286461
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 VII P VII F

Translation:
Legio Prima Minervia, Septimum Pia, Septimum Fidelis.
First legion of Minerva, pious for the seventh time, faithful for the seventh time.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (LEG I MIN VII P VII F; Minerva) and was minted in Rome between 259-258 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece for those interested in ancient Roman numismatics.