Antoninianus - Gallienus LIBERALITAS AVGG; Liberalitas
| 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 |
| Years | 254-255 |
| 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#286571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the goddess Liberalitas was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges, the coin's design highlights the importance of the Roman state's generosity and liberalitas, or "freedom," which was a key aspect of Roman culture and values. The coin's image of Liberalitas holding a cornucopia and a scepter symbolizes the idea that the Roman state was a source of abundance and prosperity for its citizens.
