Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P XVI
268 year| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, bull's head between lion's paws. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P XVI
SPQR
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. It featured a radical new design that included a radiate crown on the obverse (front side) of the coin, which was meant to symbolize the emperor's divine status. This design change was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors wearing a laurel wreath, and it was a bold statement of the emperor's power and divinity.