Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P II COS P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-255 |
| 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#286580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. During his reign, the empire faced numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Roman currency. The Antoninianus coin was introduced during his reign as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The coin was made of silver and was designed to be more durable and harder to counterfeit than the denarius. It featured an image of the emperor on one side and a variety of gods and goddesses on the other. The coin was used throughout the Roman Empire and remained in circulation for centuries, becoming a symbol of Roman power and influence.