Antoninianus - Gallienus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| 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#289155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the sun god Sol, who was worshipped as the patron deity of the Roman Empire during that time. This design change marked a significant shift in Roman imperial ideology, as it emphasized the emperor's divine nature and his connection to the gods, and it paved the way for future emperors to be depicted with similar divine attributes.
