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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus SPES PVBLICA; Spes
| Silver | 3.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–4.4 g;Diameter varies: 22.9–23.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the goddess Spes (SPES PVBLICA) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects the political and economic instability of the period, with the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Spes (representing hope) on the other. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was made of silver, indicating the continued importance of trade and commerce in the empire.
