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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus SAECVLARES AVG
| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVG
Translation:
Saeculares Augusti.
Secular Games of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.33–4.39 g;Diameter varies: 21.65–22 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 (260-268 AD), was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. It featured a new style of portraiture, known as the "barbarous radiate" style, which showed the emperor with a more naturalistic and less idealized appearance. This was a departure from the traditional "classical" style of portraiture that had been used on Roman coins for centuries. The use of this new style was a reflection of the changing political and social climate of the Roman Empire during this time period.
