Antoninianus - Gallienus PIET SAECVLI; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 257-259 |
| 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#286513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Infant riding left on goat (Jupiter and Amalthea).
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIET SAECVLI
Unabridged legend: Pietati Saeculi.
Translation: To the piety of the century.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (257-259 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a deity on the other. In this case, the coin features a portrait of Gallienus on one side and a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the other. This innovation in coinage design was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had typically featured images of gods and goddesses or other symbols of Roman power. The use of the emperor's portrait on coins became a standard feature of Roman coinage for centuries to come.
