Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG III ITAL VII P VII F
| 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 |
| Years | 259-258 |
| 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#286485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stork, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG III ITAL VII P VII F
Unabridged legend: Legio Tertia Italica, Septimum Pia, Septimum Fidelis.
Translation: Third Italian 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 was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency. The coin's design features the emperor's image on one side and a variety of symbols and gods on the other, including the goddess Victory and the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.