Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG V MAC VII P VIII F; Victory
| 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#286467 |
|---|---|
| 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 VII P VIII F
Translation:
Legio Quinta Macedonica, Septimum Pia, Octavum Fidelis.
Fifth Macedonian legion, pious for the seventh time, faithful for the eighth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was a 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 issue coins like the Antoninianus, which was a standard circulation coin at the time. The coin's design features a depiction of Victory on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Gallienus, who is shown wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.