Antoninianus - Gallienus MARTI PROPVGT; 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 | 256-257 |
| 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#286608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, leaning on shield and holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PROPVGT
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 253 to 268 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted by Gallienus to promote the cult of Mars, which was an important deity in ancient Roman religion. The coin's design, which features Mars holding a spear and shield, was meant to emphasize the emperor's role as a military leader and protector of the empire.