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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG IIXX VI P VI F
258 year| Silver | 3 g | 20.5 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 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG IIXX VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Duodevicesima, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
18th legion, pious for the sixth time, faithful for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.94–3.13 g;Diameter varies: 20.3–20.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (LEG IIXX 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.
