Antoninianus - Gallienus Liberalitas; LIBERAL AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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: LIBERAL AVG
Comment
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which features Gallienus and the goddess Liberalitas on its reverse, was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design and production quality remained remarkably consistent, with its silver content and fine detailing still visible today. This speaks to the resilience and craftsmanship of the Roman minting process, even during times of crisis.