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Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P XV P P VII C; Neptune
| Silver | 3.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 267-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune, standing left, foot on prow, holding trident in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XV P P VII C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Pater Patriae, Consul Septum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, father of the nation, consul for the seventh time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (P M TR P XV P P VII C; Neptune) and was minted in Rome between 267-268 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece for those interested in ancient Roman numismatics.
