Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG II ITAL VI P VI F
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#286423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG II ITAL VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Secunda Italica, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
Second Italian legion, 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 was issued during the reign of Gallienus (253-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift towards a more barbarian style of leadership. The coin's design also included the inscription "LEG II ITAL VI P VI F," which stands for "Legio II Italica, VI times consul, VI times father of the country." This inscription highlights Gallienus' military prowess and his role as a powerful and influential leader in the Roman Empire.
