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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 3 g | 19 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 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.79–3.98 g;Diameter varies: 16–21 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 the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on the obverse (front side) instead of the traditional depiction of the goddess Salus. This change in design marked a significant shift in the way Roman emperors were represented on coins and paved the way for the development of more personalized and humanizing portraits of rulers on currency.
