Antoninianus - Gallienus PRINC IVVENT
| 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#288804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Youth, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, captive. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINC IVVENT
P
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Gallienus," was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military conflict. It was made of silver, but its purity was lower than that of previous Roman silver coins, which had been made of pure silver. Instead, the Antoninianus was made of a silver-copper alloy, with a proportion of 1 part silver to 2 parts copper. This change in composition was likely due to a shortage of silver, as well as a desire to increase the number of coins that could be minted. Despite its lower silver content, the Antoninianus remained a widely accepted and popular coin throughout the Roman Empire.