© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus PIETAS AVGG
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 255-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Gallienus and Valerian, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar; right figure holding patera in right hand and parazonium in left hand (?); left figure holding patera in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Symbol between emperors.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Unabridged legend: Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Piety of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.26–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 21–23 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gallienus, who was a Roman emperor during a time of great turmoil and military conflict, yet he was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire. Despite the challenges of his reign, he was able to issue a number of coins, including the Antoninianus, which was a standard circulation coin that was used throughout the empire. This particular coin, with its image of Gallienus and the inscription "PIETAS AVGG," or "the piety of the emperors," is a testament to his efforts to promote unity and stability in the Roman Empire.
