Antoninianus - Gallienus (LEG XIII GEM VI P VI F; Victory) (258) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (LEG XIII GEM VI P VI F; Victory) (258) back
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Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG XIII GEM VI P VI F; Victory

258 year
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#286407
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.