Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG V MAC VI P VI F; Victory
258 year| 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 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#286402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right or left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG V MAC VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Quinta Macedonica, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
Fifth Macedonian 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 V MAC VI P VI F; Victory) on one side and a depiction of Victory on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted in 258 AD, which was during the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external invasions, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which not only served as a means of currency but also as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
