Antoninianus - Gallienus PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton; at her feet, wheel. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
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Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a Roman empress - Gallienus' wife, Salonina. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had traditionally featured images of gods, goddesses, and other mythological figures. The inclusion of Salonina's image on the coin was seen as a way to promote the imperial family and reinforce the idea of a unified Roman state under their rule.