© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus RESTIT GALLIAR
258 year| Silver | 3.5 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 |
| Year | 258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing right, raising kneeling woman with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTIT GALLIAR
Translation:
Restitutor Galliarum.
Restorer of Gaul.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.26–3.77 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22.6 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (253-268 AD), was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. It featured a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the power of the sun god Sol Invictus, who was revered by the Romans at the time. This design change marked a shift towards a more religious and mystical approach to coinage, which was a departure from the more traditional and realistic depictions of previous Roman coins.
