Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG VIII AVG VI P VI F
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#286443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG VIII AVG VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Octava Augusta, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
Eighth imperial 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 VIII AVG VI P VI F) and was minted in Rome in 258 AD, is an example of a coin that was issued during a time of great economic and political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing numerous challenges, including inflation, debasement of the currency, and external threats, which led to the introduction of new coinage systems and reforms. The Antoninianus coin was one of the new coinage systems introduced during this time, and it was designed to address some of the economic challenges facing the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face significant challenges, and the coinage system continued to evolve over time.
