Antoninianus - Gallienus MARTI PROPVGN; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-255 |
| 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#286573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, leaning on shield and holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PROPVGN
Translation:
Marti Propugnatori.
Mars, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Mars (MARTI PROPVGN) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 254-255 AD, during the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, economic stress, and military conflicts that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
