Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG XIIII GEM 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#286448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG XIIII GEM VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Quarta Decima Gemina, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
Fourteenth 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
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 258 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. This change in currency was an attempt to address the inflation and economic instability that had plagued the Roman Empire in the 3rd century AD. Despite its introduction, the Antoninianus did not last long and was eventually replaced by other currencies, but it remains an interesting piece of Roman history.