© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Antoninianus - Gallienus OB REDDIT LIBERT; Libertas
| Silver | 3.9 g | - |
| 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 | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding cap in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OB REDDIT LIBERT
Translation:
Ob Reddit Libertatem.
For recovered liberty.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the goddess Libertas is notable for its unique design. The obverse side of the coin depicts Gallienus wearing a radiate crown, while the reverse side shows Libertas standing left, holding a scepter and a small statue of a goddess. The use of Libertas on the coin was a nod to the idea of freedom, which was an important concept during Gallienus' reign. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was a place where freedom and prosperity could flourish.
