Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P XVI
268 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289388 |
|---|---|
| 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, also known as the Gallienus, was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 268 AD. It was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a goddess on the other. The portrait of Gallienus on the obverse (front) side of the coin was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured a depiction of the Roman goddess Roma or a personification of the Roman state. The reverse (back) side of the coin features a representation of the goddess Victory, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories. This design change was a significant departure from previous Roman coins and marked a new era in Roman coinage.