© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P XIII C VI P P
| Silver | 3.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 265-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion, radiate, walking left, sometimes bull's head between paws of lion. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P XIII C VI P P
(palm-branch right)
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Sextum Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation.
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 turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination during this period, and its production continued until the late 3rd century AD.
