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© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG II ITAL VI P VI F; Romulus
258 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 22.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf suckling twins.
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
Example of this type:Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (LEG II ITAL VI P VI F; Romulus), is notable for its unique design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the emperor Gallienus wearing a radiate crown, while the reverse (back) side features the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This design was meant to symbolize the connection between the Roman Empire and the city of Rome, as well as the idea of the emperor as a protector and guardian of the empire.
