Antoninianus - Gallienus MARTI PACIF; 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#288761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing or walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIF
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Mars (MARTI PACIF) on the reverse, was minted during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD) and was used to pay soldiers and civilians. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. However, due to the economic pressures of the Roman Empire, the silver content of the Antoninianus coin was gradually reduced over time, and by the late 3rd century AD, it was mostly made of bronze or other base metals. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design was copied by other cultures for centuries to come.
