Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG XXX VLP VI P VI F; Neptune
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#286397 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Neptune on the reverse, was issued during the reign of Gallienus (253-268 AD) and is considered to be one of the most iconic coins of the Roman Empire. It was part of a series of coins issued by Gallienus that depicted various gods and goddesses, and it is believed that the image of Neptune on the coin was meant to symbolize the power and influence of the Roman Empire over the seas and trade.
