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Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG III ITAL VI P VI F

258 year
Silver - -
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
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
References
Numista
N#286430
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stork, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEG III ITAL VI P VI F

Translation:
Legio Tertia Italica, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
Third 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 features Gallienus (LEG III ITAL VI P VI F) and was minted in Rome in 258 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece for those interested in ancient Roman numismatics. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver adds to its value and historical significance, as silver coins were typically reserved for high-denomination coins and were not as widely circulated as copper or bronze coins.