Antoninianus - Gallienus (LEG II PART VII P VII F) (259-258) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (LEG II PART VII P VII F) (259-258) back
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Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG II PART VII P VII F

 
Silver 3.5 g 22 mm
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
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286484
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Centaur, running right, holding club.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEG II PART VII P VII F

Translation:
Legio Secunda Parthica, Septimum Pia, Septimum Fidelis.
Second Parthian legion, pious for the seventh time, faithful for the seventh 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 253 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain the empire's stability and prosperity, and his coins, like the Antoninianus, remain a testament to the empire's enduring legacy.