© 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 | 2.3 g | 20 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 | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hippocamp, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEPTVNO CONS AVG
Translation:
Neptuno Conservatori Augusti.
To Neptune, the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.5–3.02 g;Diameter varies: 19.3–21 mm;
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 2.3 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. The coin's design features an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on the reverse side, which is why it's sometimes referred to as the "Neptune coin." This coin is a testament to the advanced minting techniques and artistry of the Roman Empire during that period.
