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#289174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, hands raised and outspread. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
P
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 260 and 268 AD, a period marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout the empire, indicating the resilience and adaptability of the Roman economy during this time.