Antoninianus - Gallienus SALVS ITAL; Salus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 258-259 |
| 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#286547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, offering fruits to Gallienus, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS ITAL
Translation:
Salus Italiae.
Salvation of Italy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (258-259 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 in the cultural and political landscape of the empire. The beard was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority, and its inclusion on the coinage was a deliberate choice made by Gallienus to project a certain image of himself to his subjects.
