Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG XIII GEM VI P VI F; Victory
258 yearSilver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#286407 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; meeting lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG XIII GEM VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Tertia Decima Gemina, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
Thirteenth legion of the twins, 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 (258-268 AD) and the goddess Victory, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and ideals. The coin's design, which includes the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizes the empire's triumphs and the emperor's role as a victorious military leader.