Antoninianus - Gallienus (PIETAS AVG; Mediolanum) (260-268) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (PIETAS AVG; Mediolanum) (260-268) back
Antoninianus - Gallienus (PIETAS AVG; Mediolanum) (260-268) photo

Antoninianus - Gallienus PIETAS AVG; Mediolanum

 
Silver 2.35 g 18 mm
Description
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
2.35 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#265138
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pietas standing left by altar, hands raised and outspread

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
P

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas (PIETAS AVG) on one side, which represents the personification of piety and devotion to the gods. This highlights the importance of religion and spirituality in ancient Roman culture.