Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P VII COS IIII P P; Apollo
259 year| 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 |
| Year | 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#286362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the fourth 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 IIII P P; Apollo) and was minted in Rome during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD), is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians. Additionally, the coin's design features the god Apollo, which adds to its historical and cultural significance.