Antoninianus - Gallienus VICT GAL AVG III; Victory
| 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#289205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three Victories, winged, draped, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT GAL AVG III
Translation:
Victoria Gallieni Augusti Tertia.
Third victory of emperor (Augustus) Gallienus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus 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, but its value was not based on the value of the metal it contained, but rather on its official value as set by the Roman government. This meant that the coin's value could be manipulated by the government, leading to inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained in circulation for over a century, and it remains a popular collector's item today.