Antoninianus - Gallienus MARTI PROPVGNAT; 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#289149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, spearing fallen enemy and holding shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PROPVGNAT
Translation:
Marti Propugnatori.
Mars, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Mars on the reverse, was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Gallienus' reign that featured the Roman gods, and Mars was an important deity in Roman mythology, associated with war and military power. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the Empire's military prowess and the power of its ruler.
