Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P XVI COS VII
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#288589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVI COS VII
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Septimum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, 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 XVI COS VII) and was minted in Rome in 268 AD, is an example of a coin that was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing numerous challenges, including constant wars, inflation, and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination during this period, and many surviving examples have been found in archaeological excavations throughout the Roman Empire.