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Antoninianus - Gallienus PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | 1.8 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, standing left, veiling face with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Pudicitia (PVDICITIA) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage during this period remained consistent, with the Antoninianus denomination being introduced by Gallienus in 260 AD as a replacement for the denarius. The coin's design, featuring the emperor and the personification of Pudicitia (Chastity), was meant to promote the values of virtue and morality, which were highly valued in Roman culture.
