Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
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Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 the goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of gods, emperors, or other symbols of imperial power. The inclusion of Victory on the coinage was seen as a way to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a victorious and powerful state, and it became a common motif on Roman coins for centuries to come.