Antoninianus - Gallienus Liberalitas; LIB AVG
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Officina letter in left field, in right field or in 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 significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 260 and 268 AD, a period marked by civil wars, corruption, and external threats to the empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this era, including the Antoninianus, remained a symbol of Roman power and influence, with its high silver content and elegant design showcasing the empire's wealth and sophistication.
