© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG XXX VLP VI P VI F; Neptune
258 year| Silver | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing right, holding trident in right hand and dolphin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG XXX VLP VI P VI F
Translation:
Legio Tricesima Ulpia Victrix, Sextum Pia, Sextum Fidelis.
Trajan's victorious thirtieth legion, pious for the sixth time, faithful for the sixth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Neptune on the reverse, was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD). At that time, Neptune was not only the god of the sea, but also the god of fertility and agriculture. The inclusion of Neptune on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on agriculture and fertility during Gallienus' reign.
