© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 obverse (front side) of the coin, which was a departure from the traditional laurel wreath that had been used on Roman coins for centuries. This change in design was likely intended to emphasize the divine nature of the emperor and to promote the idea of the emperor as a powerful and benevolent ruler.
