Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG II ITAL VI P VI F
258 year| Silver | 2.7 g | 22 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 | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Centaur, running left, holding club.
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 was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. During his reign, the empire faced numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Roman currency, which had been debased by previous emperors. The Antoninianus coin was one of the new coinage introduced by Gallienus to address the issue of inflation and to promote trade and commerce within the empire.