Antoninianus - Gallienus VICT GAL AVG; Victory
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| 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#288863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three Victories, winged, draped, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT GAL AVG
Translation:
Victoria Gallieni Augusti.
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 itself, but rather on its official value as set by the Roman government. This means that the coin's value was not determined by the market, but rather by the state, and it was accepted as legal tender throughout the Roman Empire. This fact highlights the power and control that the Roman government had over the economy and currency during that time period. The introduction of the Antoninianus coin was a significant event in the history of Roman currency and had a lasting impact on trade and commerce within the empire.