Antoninianus - Gallienus VICT GERM; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| 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#286531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT GERM
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (257-259 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of the emperor or other deities. The inclusion of Victory on the coin was a deliberate choice made by Gallienus to emphasize his military victories and to promote his image as a powerful and successful leader.