Antoninianus - Gallienus Spes
| 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#289345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking right or left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, also known as the "Gallienus" coin, was introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, with a weight of 1.5 times that of the denarius. This made it a more valuable and reliable currency, and it became widely used throughout the Roman Empire. It's interesting to note that the Antoninianus coin was introduced during a time of economic and political instability in the Roman Empire, and it was intended to help address some of the economic challenges facing the empire. Despite its introduction, the Roman Empire continued to face economic and political challenges, and the Antoninianus coin eventually became less valuable and was replaced by other currencies. Nevertheless, it remains an interesting and significant part of Roman history and numismatics.