© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus MARS VICTOR; Mars
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22 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 |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, nude except for flowing cloak, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS VICTOR
Translation:
Mars Victor.
Mars, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.75–3.9 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Gallienus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and the image of Mars may have been intended to symbolize the empire's military strength and resilience. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination and helped to facilitate trade and commerce throughout the Roman world.
