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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing or 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
Mass varies: 2.89–4.68 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–22 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 the goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of the emperor or other deities. The inclusion of Victory on the coin was a nod to the importance of military victory and the power of the Roman Empire at the time.
