Antoninianus - Gallienus SAECVLARES AVG
| 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#288829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Antelope or gazelle, left. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAECVLARES AVG
X
Translation:
Saeculares Augusti.
Secular Games of the emperor (Augustus).
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 political instability. It was made of silver, but its value was not based on the metal's intrinsic worth, but rather on the authority and credit of the Roman state. This coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it remained in circulation until the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. Despite its humble origins, the Antoninianus has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
