Antoninianus - Gallienus MARTI PROPVGNATORI; 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#288770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PROPVGNATORI
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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 Gallienus, who was known for his military campaigns and reforms. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted using a new technique called "silver-plating," where a thin layer of silver was applied to the surface of a copper coin to give it the appearance of being made entirely of silver. This technique was introduced by Gallienus as a cost-saving measure, as silver was becoming increasingly scarce and expensive at the time. Despite the use of silver-plating, the coin still maintained its value and remained a popular form of currency throughout the Roman Empire.