Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P V COS III; Mars
| 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 | 257-259 |
| 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#286323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (P M TR P V COS III; Mars) and was minted in Rome between 257-259 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal during the Roman Empire, and its design features the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors and historians.