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#286449 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (LEG XIIII GEM 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 constant wars, corruption, and inflation, which led to a severe debasement of the currency. As a result, coins like the Antoninianus were issued with a lower silver content than previous coins, which helped to alleviate some of the economic pressures but also reduced the overall value of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to thrive and issue coins like the Antoninianus for many years to come.