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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus LIBERALITAS AVGG; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 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 | 256-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG
Translation:
Liberalitas Duorum Augustorum.
The liberality of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.51–3.78 g;Diameter varies: 21–21.7 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (LIBERALITAS AVGG; Liberalitas) is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 256-257 AD, a period marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin's design and message of "Liberalitas" or "generosity" suggests that the Roman Empire was still committed to upholding the values of prosperity and abundance for its citizens.
