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Antoninianus - Gallienus PAX AETERNA AVG
| Billon (.200 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.200 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding olive branch in right hand and transverse scepter in left.
Rome mint. Officina letter [delta] in right field.
Ref.: RIC V-1 252, Cohel 716
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PAX AETERNA AVG
Δ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the goddess Pax (Peace) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which typically featured images of gods and goddesses associated with war and victory. The inclusion of Pax on the coinage was a deliberate choice made by Gallienus to promote the idea of peace and stability during a time of great turmoil and conflict within the Roman Empire.
