© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus VICT GERMANICA; Victory
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking or running right, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT GERMANICA
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.551 g;Diameter varies: 21–21.69 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus and the goddess Victory on its reverse side, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the Gothic War, which lasted from 257 to 259 AD and saw the Roman Empire facing off against the Goths, a Germanic tribe that had invaded the empire's territories. Despite the challenges of this conflict, the Roman Empire was able to maintain its control over its territories and continue minting coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
