© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA AET; Rome
| Silver | 3.1 g | 23 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#234662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letter in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AET
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Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. It featured a new portrait of the emperor, showing him with a beard and a radiate crown, which symbolized his divine status. This design change was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven portrait of Roman emperors and was seen as a way to emphasize the emperor's divine nature and connection to the gods. This coinage design was used for several decades and became a hallmark of the late Roman Empire.
