Antoninianus - Gallienus RESTITVTOR GALLIAR
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21.5 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 | 256-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing right, raising kneeling woman with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR GALLIAR
Translation:
Restitutor Galliarum.
Restorer of Gaul.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.66–3.74 g;Diameter varies: 20–23 mm;
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 is depicted on the coin with a peaceful and serene expression, highlighting the idea of restitution and renewal that he brought to the empire during his reign.
