© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P VII COS
| Silver | 3 g | 20 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Mass varies: 2.35–3.47 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 mm;
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 253 to 268 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a figure of a woman seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a small statue of Victory. This design was a common motif on Roman coins during this period and symbolized the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
