Antoninianus - Gallienus RESTITVTOR ORBIS
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 256-257 |
| 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#286615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing left, holding sceptre in right hand and raising kneeling figure with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (RESTITVTOR ORBIS) on one side and a radiate crown on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the "Crisis of the Third Century," a period of political instability, external threats, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.