Antoninianus - Gallienus SALVS AVG; Salus
| 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#289500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
SPQR
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signaled a shift towards a more barbarian style of leadership. The coin's design also included the goddess Salus (Salvation) on the reverse, highlighting the emperor's role as a protector and savior of the Roman people.
