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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas
| Silver | 1.9 g | 18.5 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 | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding bunch of grapes in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VBERITAS AVG or
VBERTAS AVG
Unabridged legend: Uberitas augusti.
Translation: To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.84–2.06 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.82 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift towards a more barbarian style of leadership. The coin's design was meant to convey the emperor's strength and military prowess, as well as his connection to the gods and the Roman people.
