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#288852 |
|---|---|
| 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 great turmoil and inflation in the Roman Empire. It was made of silver, but its value was not based on its silver content, but rather on its official value set by the Roman government. This coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it remained in circulation until the late 3rd century AD. Despite its widespread use, the Antoninianus was not a popular coin among the Roman people, as it was seen as a symbol of the empire's economic struggles and devaluation of currency.
