Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG VII CLA 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#286494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, radiate, right or left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG VII CLA VII P VII F
Translation:
Legio Septima Claudiana, Septimum Pia, Septimum Fidelis.
Seventh Claudian 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 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 even made significant reforms to the Roman military and administration. The Antoninianus coin was one of the many coins issued during his reign, and it remains an important artifact for historians studying the Roman Empire's economy and monetary systems during this period.