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© CGB
Antoninianus - Gallienus ORIENS AVG, Mediolanum
| Silver | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Oriens standing left with globe, right hand raised
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Comment
Buste A : Radiate bare bust right with wavy base, slight traces of drapery at front and back of truncation (the cut-off line beneath the bustTête K : Radiate head only (a right or at left)
Tête L : Radiate, draped
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (ORIENS AVG, Mediolanum) and was minted in Rome between 257-259 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and features an interesting design, with the emperor's portrait on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors and historians.
