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Antoninianus - Gallienus LIBERT AVG, Rome
| Silver | - | 20 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 |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Libertas (Liberty), standing left, legs crossed, leaning against a column and holding a cap with her right hand and a cross-hat with the other; a letter in the left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERT AVG
S
Comment
Other references of this type exist for this emperor with slightly different obverse and/or reverse titles. 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. It was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring the emperor's portrait on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other. The coin was introduced as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was valued at 20 sestertii, or one-fourth of a gold solidus. It was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the empire and remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
