Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P VII COS III P P; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (P M TR P VII COS III P P; Mars) and was minted in Rome between 259-268 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and features the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side. The coin's rarity and value are due to its historical significance, as it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions, which led to the empire's eventual decline. As a result, coins from this era are highly sought after by collectors and historians, making the Antoninianus a valuable piece of history.
