© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P VII COS IIII P P; Mars
| Silver | 2.9 g | 23 mm |
| 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 | 259-254 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy 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
Mass varies: 2.32–3.63 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of military power and victory in Roman culture during the time of Gallienus' reign. The depiction of Mars also serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance over its territories.
