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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus PIETAS AVG
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 266-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand over tripod and holding spear or sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
VIIC
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (PIETAS AVG) is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the Roman Empire. Gallienus was emperor during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external threats, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, continued to be minted and used throughout the empire, reflecting the enduring importance of trade and commerce even in times of crisis.
