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Antoninianus - Gallienus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 4.5 g | 21 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, radiate, standing left, holding whip.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI INVICTO
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was the Roman Emperor from 260 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain the empire's stability and issue coins like the Antoninianus, which was a standard circulation coin at the time. The coin's design features the image of Sol, the Roman god of the sun, on the obverse, and the emperor's name and title on the reverse. The coin's silver content and weight of 4.5 grams made it a valuable and widely used currency during its time.
