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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus LEG XXX VLP VII P VII F; Neptune
| Silver | 2.5 g | 23 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 |
| Years | 259-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286464 |
|---|---|
| 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 VII P VII F
Translation:
Legio Tricesima Ulpia, Septimum Pia, Septimum Fidelis.
Trajan's thirtieth legion, pious for the seventh time, faithful for the seventh time.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin features an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on its reverse side. This is significant because it suggests that the Roman Empire was still heavily reliant on maritime trade and navigation during the reign of Gallienus (253-268 AD), despite the challenges posed by piracy and civil wars. The inclusion of Neptune on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of the sea and the navy to the empire's economy and security.
