Antoninianus - Gallienus Venus
| 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#289506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (Venus) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's very existence. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be produced, with the Antoninianus denomination being introduced by Gallienus himself in 260 AD. The coin's design, featuring Venus on the reverse, was likely intended to promote the ideals of peace and prosperity, which were desperately needed during this tumultuous period in Roman history.
