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

 
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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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286504
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Capricorn, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEG IIXX VII P VII F

Translation:
Legio Duodevicesima, Septimum Pia, Septimum Fidelis.
18th 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 Gallienus, who was the Roman Emperor 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.