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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA AET; Victory
| Silver | 2.9 g | 20.5 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AET
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Translation:
Victoria Aeterna.
Eternal victory.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.32–3.7 g;Diameter varies: 19–21.75 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signaled a shift in the cultural and political landscape of the empire. The beard became a symbol of wisdom and authority, and it was a style that would be adopted by many future emperors.
