Antoninianus - Gallienus LIBERTAS; Libertas
| 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#288749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding cap in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAS
XI
Translation: Freedom.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the goddess Libertas is notable for its unique design. On the obverse side, Gallienus is depicted wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes the sun god Apollo, while on the reverse side, Libertas is shown holding a liberty torch and a scepter, representing the idea of freedom. This design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a beacon of liberty and freedom, which was an important ideology during Gallienus' reign.
