© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus SAECVLARES AVG
| Silver | 3.3 g | 22 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Stag, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVG
Translation:
Saeculares Augusti.
Secular Games of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.19–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 21.15–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. The coin was named after Gallienus' father, Antoninus, who had been a previous emperor. Despite its introduction, the Antoninianus did not last long and was eventually replaced by other currencies.
