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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P VII COS
| Silver | 4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 259-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gallienus, veiled, togate, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand at altar, left, holding short sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P VII COS
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Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gallienus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 260 to 268 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the Roman goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious values of the time.
