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Antoninianus - Gallienus VBERTAS AVG; Rome
| Billon (.200 silver) | 2.67 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 | Billon (.200 silver) |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Ubertas, draped, standing left, holding a purse in right hand and a cornucopiae in left hand.
Sometimes, 5th officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBERTAS AVG
Unabridged legend: Uberitas Augusti
Translation: Fertility of the emperor
Edge
Rough
Comment
Note the reverse spelling is VBERTAS. For VBERITAS, see .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 stability and prosperity in the empire, and his coins, like the Antoninianus, remain a testament to the empire's enduring legacy.
