Antoninianus - Gallienus MINERVA AVG; Minerva
| 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#289479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right or left, with spear and shield. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MINERVA AVG
SPQR
Translation:
Minerva Augusta.
Minerva, the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) and was an important part of the Roman Empire's currency system during that time. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not as valuable as other coins made of gold or other precious metals, but it was still widely used for everyday transactions throughout the empire.
