Antoninianus - Gallienus SOLI CONS AVG
| 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#288850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull, standing right. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI CONS AVG
XI
Translation:
Soli Conservatori Augusti.
Sol, protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the Gallienus, was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military challenges. It was made of silver, but its purity was lower than that of previous Roman silver coins, which had been minted with a higher percentage of pure silver. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a popular coin throughout the Roman Empire and was widely used for trade and commerce. It's an interesting example of how economic pressures and political instability can impact the production and use of currency, even in a powerful empire like ancient Rome.
