© 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 II ADI VI P VI F
258 year| Silver | 2.7 g | 20 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG II ADI VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Secunda Adiutrix, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
Second rescuer legion, pious for the sixth time, faithful for the sixth time.
Comment
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 was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including constant invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain the empire's stability and even made some significant reforms, such as establishing a new military system and improving the empire's infrastructure. The Antoninianus coin was one of the many coins issued during his reign, and it remains an important artifact for historians studying the Roman Empire's economy and monetary system during this period.
