Antoninianus - Gallienus Liberalitas; LIB AVG
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 260-268 |
Value | Antoninianus (1) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#393829 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Officina letter in left field, right field or exergue.
Lettering: LIB AVG
Comment
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (Liberalitas; LIB AVG) is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 260 and 268 AD, a period marked by civil wars, corruption, and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of artistic and technical quality, showcasing the resilience and craftsmanship of Roman minting techniques.