Antoninianus - Gallienus Mars
| 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#288764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear and shield, spearing fallen enemy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (Mars) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon. This particular coin is notable because it features Mars, the god of war, on the reverse, while the obverse bears the image of Gallienus himself. This coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, as it faced threats from external enemies and internal strife. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Gallienus' reign is considered some of the most impressive and artistic of the late Roman Empire.