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Antoninianus - Gallienus PM TR P VII COS; Mediolanum
259 year| Silver | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The veiled Emperor, standing on the left, holding a patera in his right hand and a staff in the other; on the left a sacrificial altar.
Legend beginning at 8 o'clock without caesura.
In exergue, different from the monetary workshop of Mediolanum (Milan).
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS
Comment
This legend variant does not seem to be listed in the RIC for this type, but several examples have been reported, including one in the Cunetio treasure (N°1739) in Great Britain. Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (259-268 AD) on one side and the Roman goddess Roma on the other, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that were meant to promote unity and stability within the Roman Empire. Despite the coin's silver content, it was actually devalued compared to earlier Roman coins, as the empire faced economic challenges and struggled to maintain the value of its currency. This devaluation led to inflation and further economic difficulties for the empire.
