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#289318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
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 designed to replace the denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver, but it was actually worth more than the denarius, with a value of 20 to 25 denarii. This made it a more valuable and prestigious coin, and it was used to pay soldiers and civil servants. The coin features an image of the emperor Gallienus on one side and the goddess Pax (Peace) on the other, with the inscription "Pax Augusti" (Peace of the Emperor). Despite its value, the Antoninianus was not widely accepted by the Roman people, and it was eventually replaced by the denarius again in 270 AD.
