© 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 INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 266-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, holding globe. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
VIIC
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
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 (266-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a radiate crown on the emperor's portrait. This crown was a symbol of the sun god Sol, who was worshipped as the protector of the Roman state. The inclusion of this symbol on the coinage was a deliberate attempt by Gallienus to associate himself with the divine and to emphasize his role as the protector of the empire. This feature became a standard element of Roman coinage for centuries to come.
