© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus PAX AVGG; Pax
| Silver | 2.9 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing or walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGG
Unabridged legend: Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.81–2.91 g;Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the goddess Pax (Peace) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the peaceful image on the coin, the empire was actually facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on modern-day currency.
