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Antoninianus - Gallienus SOLI CONS AVG
| Silver | 2.7 g | 20 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pegasus, right, springing heaven-ward. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI CONS AVG
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Translation:
Soli Conservatori Augusti.
Sol, protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.79–4.12 g;Diameter varies: 16–22.38 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 radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the power of the sun god Sol, who was worshipped as the protector of the empire. This design change was a deliberate attempt to promote the idea of the emperor as a divine being, appointed by the gods to rule over the empire. This coinage design was a precursor to the later Roman imperial coinage that featured the emperor's image with a radiate crown, which became a standard feature of Roman coinage for centuries to come.
