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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus PAX AVG; Pax
| Silver | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Mass varies: 2.55–4.7 g;Diameter varies: 18–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
RIC V.1# 575k.2
RIC V.1# 575k.3
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (PAX AVG; Pax) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, foreign invasions, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be minted, with the Antoninianus denomination being introduced during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD) as a replacement for the earlier denarius. The coin's design, featuring the emperor's bust on one side and the goddess Pax (Peace) on the other, symbolized the empire's desire for peace and stability during a time of great upheaval.
