Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG XXI GEM VI P VI F; Victory
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#286408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; meeting lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG XXI GEM VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Vicesima Prima Gemina, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
21st 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 XXI GEM VI P VI F; Victory) on one side and Victory on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted in 258 AD, which was during the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external invasions, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to mint coins like this one, which not only served as a means of currency but also as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.