© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus NEPTVNO CONS AVG
| Silver | 2.5 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hippocamp or capricorn, right. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEPTVNO CONS AVG
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Translation:
Neptuno Conservatori Augusti.
To Neptune, the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (NEPTVNO CONS AVG) and was minted in Rome between 260-268 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and weighs 2.5 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin during that time period. The coin's design features an image of Neptune on the reverse side, which is why it's sometimes referred to as the "Neptune coin." The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors and historians.
