Antoninianus - Gallienus LIBERO P CONS 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Panther, walking right or left. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERO P CONS AVG
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Translation:
Libero Patri Conservatori Augusti.
To father Liber, the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Gallienus," was a coin minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) and was used throughout the Roman Empire. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins that had been used for centuries. This change in material was likely due to the devaluation of the Roman currency at the time, and the need for a more valuable and reliable medium of exchange. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coinage marked a turning point in Roman monetary policy and paved the way for the development of future currency systems.