Antoninianus - Gallienus PAX AVG; Pax
| 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 | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PAX AVG
Δ
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the Gallienus, was a silver coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD. It was a significant improvement over the previous silver coin, the Denarius, which had been debased and lost value over time. The Antoninianus was made of pure silver and had a higher silver content than the Denarius, making it a more valuable and reliable currency. It was used throughout the Roman Empire and was an important step in stabilizing the Roman economy during a time of political and military turmoil.
