© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus VICT GERMANICA; Victory
| Silver | 2.7 g | 21 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 | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 1.22–4.03 g;Diameter varies: 20.2–22.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , featuring Gallienus and the goddess Victory, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the Gothic War, which lasted from 258 to 268 AD and saw the Roman Empire facing off against the Goths, a Germanic tribe. Despite the challenges of this conflict, the Roman Empire was able to maintain its control over its territories and continue minting coins like this one.
